Jesse vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Jesse Rank #187

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and John mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jesse and John boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.