Jesse vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Jesse Rank #187

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Julian mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Jesse and Julian boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.