Jesse vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Jesse Rank #187

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and River mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Jesse and River boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.