Jesse vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jesse Rank #187

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Samuel mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jesse and Samuel boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.