Jessie vs Lea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Jessie Rank #807
Lea Rank #834

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 vs #834 for Lea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessie ___

  • Jessie Mae
  • Jessie Ann
  • Jessie Lynn
  • Jessie Rae
  • Jessie Claire
  • Jessie June

Lea ___

  • Lea Marie
  • Lea Sophie
  • Lea Grace
  • Lea Victoria
  • Lea Claire
  • Lea Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jessie

Katie Lucy Lily Molly Sam

If you choose Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessie or Lea more popular?

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Jessie and Lea mean?

Jessie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew/Scottish origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Jessie and Lea boy or girl names?

Jessie is primarily a girl name. Lea is primarily a girl name.

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