Jesse vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Jesse Rank #187

Paul Rank #264

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Jesse or Paul more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Paul mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Jesse and Paul boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.