Jonathan vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonathan Rank #83

Jesse Rank #187

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jonathan or Jesse more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Jesse mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonathan and Jesse boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.