Jesse vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Jesse Rank #187

Anson Rank #1,396

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Jesse or Anson more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Anson mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Jesse and Anson boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.