Jesse vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English French

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Jesse Rank #187

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Benjamin mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jesse and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.