Jesse vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Jesse Rank #187

Emerson Rank #270

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Jesse or Emerson more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Emerson mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Jesse and Emerson boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.