Aileen vs Jessie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aileen

Girl #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Irish/Greek Helene

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#718
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Lee, Leenie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Jessie

Girl #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew/Scottish

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#807
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jess, Jes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aileen Rank #718
Jessie Rank #807

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 vs #807 for Jessie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aileen ___

  • Aileen Rose
  • Aileen Marie
  • Aileen Grace
  • Aileen Patricia
  • Aileen Margaret
  • Aileen Frances

Jessie ___

  • Jessie Mae
  • Jessie Ann
  • Jessie Lynn
  • Jessie Rae
  • Jessie Claire
  • Jessie June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aileen

Brigid Colleen Fiona Patrick Seamus

If you choose Jessie

Katie Lucy Lily Molly Sam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aileen or Jessie more popular?

Aileen is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Jessie at #807 in the United States.

What do Aileen and Jessie mean?

Aileen means "bright, shining light" (Irish/Greek Helene origin). Jessie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew/Scottish origin).

Are Aileen and Jessie boy or girl names?

Aileen is primarily a girl name. Jessie is primarily a girl name.

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