Jesse vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Jesse Rank #187

Riley Rank #229

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Jesse or Riley more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Riley mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Jesse and Riley boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.