Jesse vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Jesse Rank #187

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Hayes mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Jesse and Hayes boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.