Stephen vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Stephen Rank #378

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Jesse mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Jesse boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.