Jesse vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Jesse Rank #187

King Rank #343

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #343 for King.

Is Jesse or King more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Jesse and King mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Jesse and King boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.