Jesse
Jesse is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift' or 'God exists,' derived from the biblical father of King David. It has a warm, approachable quality with deep religious and historical roots.
Current Popularity
#187 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Works well across all ages from childhood to adulthood
- •Can be spelled Jesse or Jessie, though Jesse is more common for boys
- •Strong biblical heritage without feeling overly religious
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Jesse Owens
Olympic track and field athlete
Jesse Eisenberg
Actor
Jesse Jackson
Civil rights activist and minister
Jesse Plemons
Actor
Statistics
430,392
Total births since 1880
1981
Peak year
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