Jess

Boy's name

Jess is a diminutive form of the name Jesse, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "gift" or "God's gift."

Meaning To behold
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 22 Falling
Peak year 1915

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jess Glynne - British singer-songwriter
  • Jess Mariano - Fictional character from "Gilmore Girls"
  • Jess Jackson - Winemaker, founder of Kendall-Jackson Winery
  • Jess Margera - Drummer for band CKY
  • Jess Phillips - British politician, Member of Parliament
  • Jess Harnell - Voice actor, known for "Animaniacs"
  • Jess Lockwood - Professional bull rider, PBR World Champion
  • Jess Franco - Spanish filmmaker, known for horror films
  • Jess McMahon - Co-founder of WWE wrestling promotion
  • Jess Mowry - Author, known for young adult novels

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Sisters for Jess

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