What does the name Jess mean?

The name Jess means "To behold".

What is the origin of the name Jess?

Jess is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 22 babies were named Jess in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jess is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 22 ↘

All-Time Total: 21,953

Peak Year: 1915

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

Boy names closely related to Jess

Ozzy Cruz Isaak Nathen Kiefer Sonny Ivan Nicholaus

Girl names closely related to Jess

Audrina Frankie Daisy Rosie Edith Ruby Jessika Trina

Names with similar meaning to Jess

Jesica Jessica Jessie Jessika Jessy Yesica Yessica

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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