Jesse vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Jesse Rank #187

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Waylon mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jesse and Waylon boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.