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Micah vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Jesse Rank #187

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Jesse more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Micah and Jesse mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Micah and Jesse boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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