Grettel vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grettel

Girl #2,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,359
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret, Greta

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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

Grettel Rank #2,359
Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #2359 for Grettel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grettel ___

  • Grettel Rose
  • Grettel Marie
  • Grettel Anne
  • Grettel Jane
  • Grettel Louise
  • Grettel Claire

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 Grettel

Hansel Liesel Friedrich Greta Elsa

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grettel or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Grettel at #2359 in the United States.

What do Grettel and Jesse mean?

Grettel means "pearl" (Greek via Latin via Germanic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grettel and Jesse boy or girl names?

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

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