Amelia vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jesse Rank #187

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #187 for Jesse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Jesse ___

  • Jesse James
  • Jesse Lee
  • Jesse Cole
  • Jesse Ray
  • Jesse Wayne
  • Jesse Alan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jesse more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jesse mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Jesse boy or girl names?

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

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