Paul vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Jesse mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Jesse boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.