#1872024 rank
1981peak year
414,474babies named Jesse since 1880
▷ 0%5-year trend
Jesse popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Jesse mean?
From Hebrew Yishai, the father of King David; its meaning is debated, often glossed 'gift' or 'wealth'. Jesse has been in steady Anglo-American use for centuries.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Jesse
Same era, same vibe — if you like Jesse, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Jesses
- Jesse Owens, athlete
Spellings & variants
JessieYishai
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