Jesse vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Jesse Rank #187

Richard Rank #232

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Jesse or Richard more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Richard mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jesse and Richard boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.