Jesse vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Jesse Rank #187

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Elijah mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jesse and Elijah boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.