Nicholas vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Jesse Rank #187

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Nicholas or Jesse more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Jesse mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Jesse boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.