Jesse vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Jesse Rank #187

Peter Rank #192

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Jesse or Peter more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Peter mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Jesse and Peter boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.