Jesse vs Justin
Jesse and Justin compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Jesse was ranked #51 and Justin #735 among boys in England and Wales.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2010, Jesse was ranked #80 and Justin #90 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2004, Jesse was ranked #80 and Justin #100 among boys in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Jesse was ranked #141 and Justin #402 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2021, Jesse was ranked #200 and Justin #295 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Jesse was ranked #290 and Justin #727 among boys in Scotland.
Jesse and Justin over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Jesse and Justin over time
Jesse and Justin appear together in 5 published lists, across 127 years of shared records. Jesse held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Justin in 2.
The order between them changed and held in 5 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Justin reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 5 of those lists, and Jesse in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2010, Jesse moved ahead of Justin in England and Wales · Boys — #208 and #194 the year before became #189 and #208.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Jesse and Justin changed places 5 times in England and Wales · Boys between 1996 and 2025, ending at #51 and #735.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 25 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Jesse and Justin averaged 12.5 places apart, ending at #80 and #90.
- Longest-running competitions
Jesse and Justin were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #51 and #735.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys42 shared years, 1970–2025
Jesse held the stronger position in 12 of those years, Justin in 30.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #133 in 2023, Justin #88 in 1970.
The order changed in 2014: Jesse moved ahead. In 2013 they stood at #271 and #209; by 2014 that had become #208 and #325.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jesse #141, Justin #402.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Jesse held the stronger position in 19 of those years, Justin in 11.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #51 in 2025, Justin #154 in 2003.
The order changed in 2010: Jesse moved ahead. In 2009 they stood at #208 and #194; by 2010 that had become #189 and #208.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jesse #51, Justin #735.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys25 shared years, 1985–2010
Jesse held the stronger position in 13 of those years, Justin in 12.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #30 in 1996, Justin #24 in 1990.
The order changed in 2004: Jesse moved ahead. In 2003 they stood at #64 and #62; by 2004 that had become #56 and #62.
Most recent shared year, 2010: Jesse #80, Justin #90.
New Zealand · Boys18 shared years, 1981–2004
Jesse held the stronger position in 14 of those years, Justin in 4.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #18 in 1990, Justin #42 in 1981.
The order changed in 1987: Jesse moved ahead. In 1986 they stood at #62 and #52; by 1987 that had become #53 and #70.
Most recent shared year, 2004: Jesse #80, Justin #100.
Northern Ireland · Boys12 shared years, 1997–2021
Jesse held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Justin in 8.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #143 in 2016, Justin #115 in 2007.
The order changed in 2015: Jesse moved ahead. In 2014 they stood at #303 and #237; by 2015 that had become #237 and #342.
Most recent shared year, 2021: Jesse #200, Justin #295.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Jesse
Pairs where Jesse shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Matthew vs Jesse
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Matthew #1 in 1990, Jesse #18 in 1990.
Matthew · Jesse · 32 shared years, 1981–2017 · Peaked in the same years
- Muhammad vs Jesse
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Muhammad #1 in 2023, Jesse #51 in 2025.
Muhammad · Jesse · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Dylan vs Jesse
In 1992, Dylan moved ahead of Jesse in New Zealand · Boys — #30 and #21 the year before became #7 and #22.
Dylan · Jesse · 32 shared years, 1981–2017 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sean vs Jesse
Across 25 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Sean and Jesse averaged 9.4 places apart, ending at #83 and #62.
Sean · Jesse · 25 shared years, 1981–2007 · Closest over the longest run
Other comparisons involving Justin
Pairs where Justin shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Benjamin vs Justin
In 1964 they stood at #139 and #139 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 0 places apart; by 2025 they were #83 and #402.
Benjamin · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- George vs Justin
George and Justin changed places 18 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #112 and #402.
George · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Oliver vs Justin
Oliver and Justin changed places 16 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #18 and #402.
Oliver · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Henry vs Justin
Henry and Justin changed places 14 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #76 and #402.
Henry · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — closest over the longest run.
- Daniel vs Samuel
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Daniel and Samuel averaged 2.6 places apart, ending at #62 and #66.
Daniel · Samuel · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Samuel vs Joseph
Across 30 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Samuel and Joseph averaged 3.5 places apart, ending at #66 and #59.
Samuel · Joseph · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Closest over the longest run
- Graeme vs Ross
Across 21 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Graeme and Ross averaged 3.7 places apart, ending at #96 and #99.
Graeme · Ross · 21 shared years, 1952–1972 · Closest over the longest run
- Thomas vs Patrick
Across 62 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Thomas and Patrick averaged 3.9 places apart, ending at #16 and #25.
Thomas · Patrick · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Closest over the longest run
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 2010s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2010 and 2019.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Jesse | Justin |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #51 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #402 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Jesse and Justin both have 2 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Jesse
Popularity journey
First recorded1970
First recorded at #278 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1970 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1981–2017
Highest recorded position: #18 among boys in New Zealand, in 1990 (recorded 1981–2017).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #2788 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Justin
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #139 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1966–2010
Highest recorded position: #24 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1990 (recorded 1966–2010).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #735 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys