Robert vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Jesse Rank #187

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Robert or Jesse more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Robert and Jesse mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and Jesse boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.