Emma vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jesse Rank #187

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #187 for Jesse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jesse more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jesse mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jesse boy or girl names?

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

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