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Jesse vs Omar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Omar Rank #260

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #260 for Omar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Omar more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Omar mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Jesse and Omar boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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