Jesse vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Jesse Rank #187

Kenneth Rank #284

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Jesse or Kenneth more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Kenneth mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Jesse and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.