Jesse vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Jesse Rank #187

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Ian mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jesse and Ian boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.