Jesse vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Jesse Rank #187

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Robert mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Jesse and Robert boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.