Jesse vs Layson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Jesse Rank #187

Layson Rank #6,595

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Jesse or Layson more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Layson mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin).

Are Jesse and Layson boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Layson is primarily a boy name.