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Jesse

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Gift, God's gift, wealthy

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
JES-ee
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning gift or God's gift.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • JessieScottish / English

    Variant form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Jesse Owens

    1913–1980

    American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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