Jesse vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Jesse Rank #187

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and August mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Jesse and August boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.