Jesse vs Kyrie

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

Jesse Rank #187
Kyrie Rank #235

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #235 for Kyrie.

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

Kyrie ___

  • Kyrie James
  • Kyrie Isaiah
  • Kyrie Elijah
  • Kyrie Michael
  • Kyrie Andre
  • Kyrie Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

If you choose Kyrie

Zion Isaiah Elijah Naomi Seraphina

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Kyrie more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Kyrie at #235 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Kyrie mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Kyrie means "Lord" (Greek origin).

Are Jesse and Kyrie boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Kyrie is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons