Jesse vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Jesse Rank #187

Russell Rank #368

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Jesse or Russell more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Russell mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Jesse and Russell boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.