Oscar vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#217
Total SSA Count
1,656
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oscar Rank #217
Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #217 for Oscar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oscar or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Jesse mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oscar and Jesse boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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