Jesse Name Origin
/JES-see/-
American (Anglo-American) 60%
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British (Celtic) 30%
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Australian (Anglo) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jesse
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Jesse is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, meaning 'gift' or 'God exists'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through biblical references, notably Jesse, the father of King David.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Jesse each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).