Jesse vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jesse Rank #187

Wells Rank #377

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Jesse or Wells more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Wells mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Jesse and Wells boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.