Male/Female

Jesse

Name Meaning:

From the Hebrew name Yishai (יִשַׁי), possibly meaning "gift" or "king." Jesse was the father of King David in the Old Testament. Used occasionally for females.

Noteable Namesakes

Jesse (Biblical Figure); Jesse James (Outlaw); Jesse Owens (Athlete); Jesse Eisenberg (Actor); Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Actor)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: #217 (Male), Unranked (Female), UK: #129 (Male), #270 (Female - Jessie spelling)

Variations/Nicknames

Jess; Jessie; Jes

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