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Jesse

Hebrew
"God exists"
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Brynn McKeon
By Brynn McKeon
Updated Tue Mar 25 2025

Jesse Origin and Meaning

The name Jesse is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God exists".

The boyish spelling, which is still pronounced with two syllables and a long e at the end, is sometimes used for girls, though the Jessie form -- whether short for Jessica or standing on its own -- is usually considered the feminine one.

# 808 in the US

Jesse Rank in US Top 1000

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# 2185 on Nameberry

Jesse Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

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The name Jesse in Pop Culture

  • Jesse
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