Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:347
Meaning:the Lord exists
Jesse as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Jesse), is pronounced JESS-ee. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Jesse is "the Lord exists". Biblical: the shepherd father of King David.
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  • Jesse Eisenberg
    Actor
  • Jesse Metcalf
    Actor
  • Jesse Owens
    Olympic Runner
  • Jesse Tyler Ferguson
    TV Actor

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