Jesse vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Jesse Rank #187

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and David mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Jesse and David boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.