Jesse vs Kalliope

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
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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Kalliope Rank #2,301

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #2301 for Kalliope.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesse ___

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

Kalliope ___

  • Kalliope Rose
  • Kalliope Wren
  • Kalliope Mae
  • Kalliope Elise
  • Kalliope Jane
  • Kalliope Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

If you choose Kalliope

Thalia Erato Orpheus Artemis Phoebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Kalliope more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Kalliope at #2301 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Kalliope mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Kalliope means "beautiful voice, fair-voiced" (Greek kalos + ops origin).

Are Jesse and Kalliope boy or girl names?

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

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