Jesse vs Muhammad
Jesse and Muhammad 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 Muhammad #1 among boys in England and Wales.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Jesse was ranked #290 and Muhammad #2 among boys in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Jesse was ranked #141 and Muhammad #35 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2014, Jesse was ranked #93 and Muhammad #80 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Jesse was ranked #102 and Muhammad #154 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Jesse and Muhammad 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 Muhammad over time
Jesse and Muhammad appear together in 3 published lists, across 76 years of shared records. Muhammad held the stronger position in more years in 2 of them, Jesse in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 1 of the lists they share.
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.
- Longest-running competitions
Jesse and Muhammad were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #51 and #1.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Jesse #51 in 2025, Muhammad #1 in 2023.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys33 shared years, 1992–2025
Jesse held the stronger position in 6 of those years, Muhammad in 27.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #133 in 2023, Muhammad #35 in 2025.
The order changed in 2000: Muhammad moved ahead. In 1999 they stood at #189 and #379; by 2000 that had become #236 and #223.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jesse #141, Muhammad #35.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Jesse held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Muhammad in 30.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #51 in 2025, Muhammad #1 in 2023.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jesse #51, Muhammad #1.
Northern Ireland · Boys13 shared years, 2005–2024
Jesse held the stronger position in 11 of those years, Muhammad in 2.
Highest recorded here: Jesse #102 in 2024, Muhammad #154 in 2024.
The order changed in 2015: Jesse moved ahead. In 2014 they stood at #346 and #311; by 2015 that had become #237 and #314.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Jesse #102, Muhammad #154.
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
- 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
- Jesse vs Justin
Across 25 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Jesse and Justin averaged 12.5 places apart, ending at #80 and #90.
Jesse · Justin · 25 shared years, 1985–2010 · Closest over the longest run
Other comparisons involving Muhammad
Pairs where Muhammad shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Muhammad vs Tom
In 1996 they stood at #108 and #102 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #1 and #976.
Muhammad · Tom · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Muhammad vs Kenneth
Over 72 shared years in Norway · Boys, Muhammad rose about as far as Kenneth fell — from #319 and #275 in 1946 to #102 and #475 in 2021.
Muhammad · Kenneth · 72 shared years, 1946–2021 · Mirrored each other
- Muhammad vs Kjetil
Over 71 shared years in Norway · Boys, Muhammad rose about as far as Kjetil fell — from #319 and #202 in 1946 to #85 and #420 in 2022.
Muhammad · Kjetil · 71 shared years, 1946–2022 · Mirrored each other
- Muhammad vs Steffen
Over 70 shared years in Norway · Boys, Muhammad rose about as far as Steffen fell — from #319 and #341 in 1946 to #94 and #519 in 2025.
Muhammad · Steffen · 70 shared years, 1946–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — peaked in the same years.
- Jason vs Aaron
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Jason #1 in 1970, Aaron #8 in 1972.
Jason · Aaron · 39 shared years, 1966–2004 · Peaked in the same years
- Ava vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Ava #1 in 2008, Abigail #36 in 2008.
Ava · Abigail · 44 shared years, 1978–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Charlotte vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #1 in 2012, Abigail #24 in 2010.
Charlotte · Abigail · 24 shared years, 2002–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Abigail
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Abigail #29 in 2005.
Emma · Abigail · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs from England and Wales lists
Pairs measured inside England and Wales's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- 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
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Hayley vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #57 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #478 and #4867.
Hayley · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Lily vs Nicola
In 1996 they stood at #85 and #87 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2 and #4201.
Lily · Nicola · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Jesse | Muhammad |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Praiseworthy, commendable. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Arabic |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /muˈħammad/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Mohammed, Mohammad, Mehmed |
| 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 |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #51 (2025) | England and Wales · Boys #1 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Muhammad has a recorded origin (Arabic); Jesse does not have one recorded yet.
- Jesse has 2 syllables, compared with 3 for Muhammad.
- A meaning is recorded for Muhammad; Jesse doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE.
- The available evidence gives Jesse a "medium" Data Confidence level and Muhammad a "high" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
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
Muhammad
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #319 among boys in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among boys in England and Wales, in 2023 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys