Jesse vs Valarie

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
Valarie Rank #2,434

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #2434 for Valarie.

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

Valarie ___

  • Valarie Ann
  • Valarie Marie
  • Valarie Jean
  • Valarie Kay
  • Valarie Dawn
  • Valarie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesse

Dylan Carter Sadie Wyatt Emma

If you choose Valarie

Darlene Rodney Sharon Gary Marcia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Valarie more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Valarie at #2434 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Valarie mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Valarie means "strong, healthy" (Latin origin).

Are Jesse and Valarie boy or girl names?

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

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