Jesse vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Jesse Rank #187

Xander Rank #216

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Jesse or Xander more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Xander mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jesse and Xander boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.