Jesse vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Jesse Rank #187

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Leo mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Jesse and Leo boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.