Jesse vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jesse Rank #187

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Jacob mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jesse and Jacob boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.