Jesse vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jesse Rank #187

Stephen Rank #378

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Jesse or Stephen more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Stephen mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jesse and Stephen boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.