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Jesse vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Anthony mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Jesse and Anthony boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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