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Boy Name

Jesse

"Gift, wealthy, king"

Ranked #130 for boys

About the Name Jesse

Meaning

Gift, wealthy, king

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#130

Jesse is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Gift, wealthy, king" and is currently ranked #130 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#120
1950
#88
1960
#55
1970
#42
1980
#55
1990
#75
2000
#95
2010
#130
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

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Joel

Boy

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Hebrew #114
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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