Jesse vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Jesse Rank #187

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Arthur mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Jesse and Arthur boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.