Jesse
jess-ee
US Popularity:362
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:the Lord exists
Jesse is a gender-neutral baby name of Hebrew origin. If you intend to raise baby religiously, you may appreciate the meaning, “the Lord exists.” In the Hebrew Bible, Jesse, or Isai, is first recognized in the Old Testament. Jesse was known as the father of King David and a sheep farmer in the heart of Bethlehem. It’s also believed that the phrase “root of Jesse” was commonly used to describe David and the rest of their large family tree. With a name like Jesse, baby can carry the joy of their faith and family wherever they go.
Famous People Named Jesse
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jesse EisenbergActor
- Jesse MetcalfActor
- Jesse OwensOlympic Runner
- Jesse Tyler FergusonTV Actor
Jesse Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jesse is currently #188 on The Bump
Boy:Jesse is currently #110 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jesse is currently #135 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jesse is currently #362 in U.S. births
Boy:Jesse is currently #203 in U.S. births
Girl:Jesse is currently #2464 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2464
in 2023
+ 715
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jesse, August 2023
Forebears, Jesse Forename Definition
Abarim Publications, Jesse meaning
Forebears, Jesse Forename Definition
JSTOR, The "Root of Jesse" in Isaiah 11:10: Postexilic Judah, or Postexilic Davidic King?, 2008.
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