Jesse vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Jesse Rank #187

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Matthew mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jesse and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.