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

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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.

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The name Jesse is currently ranked #808 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #518 in 1981. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in JESSE, JESSE, and JESSE. Jesse is also used for boys, ranking #187 in 2024 (more popular).

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

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King David's father turned 1980s cowboy, Jesse is now down in popularity but still a Biblical classic, ranking in the US Top 1000 for its entire history.  The name is associated with a wide variety of bearers, from outlaw Jesse James to Olympic athlete Jesse Owens to activist Jesse Jackson to current actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jesse Eisenberg. The spelling Jesse is more usual as a <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">boys' name</a> while Jessie is more traditional for girls.

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The name Jesse is currently ranked #187 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #26 in 1882. The name is most popular in JESSE, JESSE, and JESSE. Jesse is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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