John vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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John Rank #21

Jesse Rank #187

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is John or Jesse more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do John and Jesse mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Jesse boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.