Bethany vs Jessie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Bethany Rank #728
Jessie Rank #807

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 vs #807 for Jessie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Jessie

Katie Lucy Lily Molly Sam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Jessie more popular?

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Jessie at #807 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Jessie mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Jessie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew/Scottish origin).

Are Bethany and Jessie boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Jessie is primarily a girl name.

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