What is the origin of the name Jesse?

Jesse is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jesse?

In 2023, 1,980 babies were named Jesse in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Boy's name

Explore thousands more names in our Baby Name Genius app.

Births Last Year: 1,980 →

All-Time Total: 414,434

Peak Year: 1981

Jesse is a Hebrew name meaning "gift" or "God's gift." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which means "gift."

Boy names closely related to Jesse

Ezra Abel Eric Isaiah Elias Xavier Axel Danny

Girl names closely related to Jesse

Delilah Jocelyn Camilla Daisy Lexi Marilyn Azalea Danielle

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Get detailed insights, popularity trends, and personalized recommendations in the Baby Name Genius app.