Yost vs Jessen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yost

Boy #40,114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, lord"

Origin: Breton/Germanic

Dutch German Flemish

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Boy #40,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jesse / son of Jens"

Origin: Scandinavian

Danish Scandinavian American

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Yost Rank #40,114

Jessen Rank #40,132

Yost is more popular, ranked #40114 vs #40132 for Jessen.

Is Yost or Jessen more popular?

Yost is more popular, ranked #40114 compared to Jessen at #40132 in the United States.

What do Yost and Jessen mean?

Yost means "champion, lord" (Breton/Germanic origin). Jessen means "son of Jesse / son of Jens" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Yost and Jessen boy or girl names?

Yost is primarily a boy name. Jessen is primarily a boy name.