Jessie

Meaning of Jessie

Jessie is often seen as a shortened, more casual version of the name Jessica. It ultimately means 'God beholds' or 'God is gracious'.

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

Popularity of Jessie

Jessie has cooled off, slipping to #824 in 2025, down from a peak of #399 in 2000.

Jessie as a boy's name

Jessie is also used as a boy's name. Jessie is often a shortened version of the name Jesse, which means "gift". It can also mean "God exists".

Notable people named Jessie

• Jessie J
  English singer and songwriter
• Jessie James Decker
  American country pop singer
• Jessie Usher
  American actor
• Jessie Ware
  English singer and songwriter
• Jessie Cave
  English actress, Harry Potter

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Questions about the name Jessie

What does the name Jessie mean?

Jessie means jessie is often seen as a shortened, more casual version of the name jessica. it ultimately means 'god beholds' or 'god is gracious', and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jessie?

In 2025, Jessie ranked #824 for girls, down from #807 the year before.

When was Jessie most popular?

Jessie peaked at #399 in 2000.