Richard vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #2,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jesse Rank #2,461

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2461 for Jesse.

Is Richard or Jesse more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jesse at #2461 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jesse mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jesse boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a girl name.