Jesse vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Jesse Rank #187

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Jonathan mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Jesse and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.