Elisheva vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Elisheva Rank #2,384
Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #2384 for Elisheva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisheva ___

  • Elisheva Miriam
  • Elisheva Rivka
  • Elisheva Sarah
  • Elisheva Leah
  • Elisheva Devorah
  • Elisheva Ruth

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 Elisheva

Devorah Yonatan Tzvi Chana Moshe

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisheva or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Elisheva at #2384 in the United States.

What do Elisheva and Jesse mean?

Elisheva means "my God is my oath" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisheva and Jesse boy or girl names?

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

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