Jesse vs Olivia

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #187 for Jesse.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Olivia mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Jesse and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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