Jesse

Jesse is a unisex name that has its origin in Hebrew and is mentioned in the Bible. The male first name Jesse comes from the biblical tradition and is considered an ecumenical form of the name Jesse, as used in the Vulgate.

What does the name Jesse mean?

The name Jesse has a gender-neutral meaning and is of Hebrew origin. It is often associated with the biblical name Jesse. Symbolically, Jesse is often interpreted as "gift of God," "man of God," "he (God) exists," or "man from ...," with the crucial determinative word missing (cf. 1Chr 2:13). The origin of the name lies in the ancient Hebrew word Yishai (יִשַׁי), which means "gift of God," "man of God," "man from ...," "he exists," and "God is present." When used as a female first name, it is a short form of Jessica, which originally derives from the Hebrew name Jiska. In this context, the name means "God looks at you," "God watches over you," or "the foresighted one," and has its roots in the ancient Hebrew word Yiskāh (יִסְכָּה), which means "to behold," "to see," and "to look." Shakespeare coined the name for his work "The Merchant of Venice," drawing on the biblical name "Jiska." In the Bible, Jesse was the father of David and thus an ancestor of Jesus. Variations of the name include Jessè (Catalan) and Jessé (French, Portuguese). It also appears as a surname.

Where does the name Jesse come from?

The name Jesse has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is used as both a male and female first name. Its meaning is "the gift of God." The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Jesse?

The pronunciation of Jesse is two syllables and has a gentle rhythm. In German, it is typically pronounced as "Jes-se" [ˈjɛsə], with the name starting with an open E sound that feels friendly. The doubling of the s emphasizes the middle of the name, and the ending "-e" sounds light and open. Jesse conveys an accessible and modern impression - a name that has clear forms and a harmonious aura.

When is the name day of Jesse?

The name day for Jesse is celebrated on December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Jesse enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 533rd among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 317th place. In the last ten years, the name has been assigned approximately 1,100 times, placing it 507th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 485th. Here are some international rankings of Jesse in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Jace / Jacy / Jay / Jazzy / Jes / Jesi / Jess / Jess-Jess / Jesselein / Jessi / Jey / Jinskie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jesse Anne Shugg (Canadian soccer player)
• Jesse Armoo (French soccer player)
• Jesse Arnelle (American basketball player)
• Jesse Bennefield (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Jesse Bertrams (Dutch soccer player)
• Jesse Boulerice (American ice hockey player)
• Jesse Bradford (American actor)
• Jesse Burch (American actress)
• Jesse Campbell (American soccer player)
• Jesse Capelli (Canadian actress)
• Jesse Carver (1911–2003, British soccer player and coach)
• Jesse Colburn (Canadian guitarist)
• Jesse Colin Young (American musician)
• Jesse Crichton (Australian soccer player)
• Jesse D'Lane (German singer, presenter, actor)
• Jesse Eisenberg (American actor)
• Jesse Ferguson (American boxer)
• Jesse Frasure (American musician)
• Jesse Freidin (American photographer)
• Jesse Gordon Spencer (actor, musician)