Jesse vs Shaina

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
Shaina Rank #2,332

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #2332 for Shaina.

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

Shaina ___

  • Shaina Rose
  • Shaina Ruth
  • Shaina Marie
  • Shaina Lynn
  • Shaina Ann
  • Shaina Brooke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

If you choose Shaina

Rivka Devorah Moshe Joshua Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Shaina more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Shaina at #2332 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Shaina mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Shaina means "beautiful, lovely" (Yiddish origin).

Are Jesse and Shaina boy or girl names?

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

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