King vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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King Rank #343

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Jesse mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Jesse boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.