Matthew vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Jesse Rank #187

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Matthew or Jesse more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jesse mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Jesse boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.