Jesse vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Jesse Rank #187

Rory Rank #226

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Jesse or Rory more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Rory mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jesse and Rory boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.