Jesse vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Jesse Rank #187

Ellis Rank #273

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Jesse or Ellis more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Ellis mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Jesse and Ellis boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.