Jesse vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Jesse Rank #187

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Nicholas mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Jesse and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.