boy · english and hebrew
Jess
say it jes
What Jess means
- English and Hebrew short for Jesse 'gift' or Jessica debated Hebrew Bible and New Testament: Jesse, father of King David
How popular it is
Its use is falling over the last ten years.
- no. 558 in Northern Ireland (2025)
- no. 612 in Scotland (2025)
In the United States it was most popular around 1880.
Other forms
Names with a similar meaning
Theo Mateo Theodore Nathan Joseph Matteo Matthew José Matias Jonathan Mathis Nathaniel
Jess in stories
- Bridge to Terabithia: Jess Aarons, the boy who wants to be the fastest runner
- New Girl: Jess Day, the quirky teacher
- Gilmore Girls: Jess Mariano, Rory's brooding boyfriend