Jesse vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Jesse Rank #187

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and James mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jesse and James boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.