Jesse vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Girl #2,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Jesse Rank #2,461

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2461 for Jesse.

Is Jesse or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jesse at #2461 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Richard mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jesse and Richard boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.