Jesse

Meaning of Jesse

Jesse means 'gift'. It can also mean 'God exists'.

Jesse has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jesse

Jesse has held fairly steady, sitting around #184 in 2025 after peaking at #89 in 2005.

Jesse as a girl's name

Jesse is also used as a girl's name. Jesse means "gift". It can also mean "God exists".

Notable people named Jesse

• Jesse Jackson
  Civil rights activist, minister
• Jesse Eisenberg
  American actor and playwright
• Jesse Owens
  Olympic track and field star
• Jesse McCartney
  American singer and actor
• Jesse James
  Outlaw of the American West

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Questions about the name Jesse

What does the name Jesse mean?

Jesse means jesse means 'gift'. it can also mean 'god exists', and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jesse a boy's or a girl's name?

Jesse is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Jesse?

In 2025, Jesse ranked #184 for boys, up from #187 the year before.

When was Jesse most popular?

Jesse peaked at #89 in 2005.