Jesse vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Jesse Rank #187

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Jason mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Jesse and Jason boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.