Jessie vs Sky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessie

Girl #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew/Scottish

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#807
Total SSA Count
348
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jess, Jes

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sky

Girl #828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the sky, cloud"

Origin: Old Norse sky

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
330
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jessie Rank #807
Sky Rank #828

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 vs #828 for Sky.

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

Sky ___

  • Sky Marie
  • Sky Elizabeth
  • Sky Ann
  • Sky Lynn
  • Sky Grace
  • Sky Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jessie

Katie Lucy Lily Molly Sam

If you choose Sky

River Ocean Blue Sage Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessie or Sky more popular?

Jessie is more popular, ranked #807 compared to Sky at #828 in the United States.

What do Jessie and Sky mean?

Jessie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew/Scottish origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Jessie and Sky boy or girl names?

Jessie is primarily a girl name. Sky is primarily a girl name.

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