Jesse vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Jesse Rank #187

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Evan mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Jesse and Evan boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.