Boy Name

Jesse

"Gift, wealthy, king"

Ranked #187 for boys

About the Name Jesse

Meaning

Gift, wealthy, king

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#187

Girl Rank

#2466

Jesse is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Gift, wealthy, king" and Currently ranked #187 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#26920

1950

#22935

1960

#46025

1970

#89027

1980

#77025

1990

#45049

2000

#25655

2010

#9898

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jesse

JJ Jesse James
JO Jesse Owens
JE Jesse Eisenberg

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Jason

Boy

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Joel

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: J
Origin: Hebrew

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