Jesse vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Jesse Rank #187

Walter Rank #271

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Jesse or Walter more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Walter mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Jesse and Walter boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.