Meaning
God is my judge
Origin
Jesse is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (AO, BR, CA, FI, FR, GB, GT, MX, NG, NL, PT, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- religious
- strong
- masculine
- international
Famous people named Jesse
- Jesse, son of Obed in the Bible
- Jesse Owens (athlete)
Variations
Jesús, Jéssica, Jessee, Jessy, Jessey, Jeshua, Jesse (English), Jéssica (Portuguese feminine form)
Nicknames
Jes, Zé, Jess
Popularity
Jesse appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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