Jesse vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Jesse Rank #187

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Leon mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Jesse and Leon boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.