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Jesse name meaning
First Name
433k
in the U.S.
since 1880
433k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jesse mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jesse
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
50%
English
44%
African
4%
American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from Indiana, U.S., the name Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means "Gods gift".
- 2 people from the United States and Ghana agree the name Jesse means "Gift from God".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means "Gift from God, Wealthy".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Jesse means "Gift of god".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Jesse means "Comes from the bible Jesse was the father of David, King of the Israelites. Meaning King or God's gift" and is of Hebrew origin.
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Jesse is of Jewish origin and means "God exist".
- A user from South Africa says the name Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means "God exists".
- A user from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Jesse means "From Greek origin 'demi god'".
- A submission from Ireland says the name Jesse means "A Prophet of God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Jesse is of English origin and means "Gift".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Jes"se
Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative artA genealogical tree represented in stained glass.A candlestick with many branches, each of which bears the name of some one of the descendants of Jesse; -- called also tree of Jesse.
Etymology: LL. Jesse, the father of David, fr. Gr. �, fr. Herb. Yishai
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Ἰεσσαί (Iessaí), from Hebrew יִשַׁי (Yishai)
- (biblical) The father of king David.
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
- A female given name, variant of Jessie.
- (architecture) A representation of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art, such as a genealogical tree in stained glass or a branched candlestick.
Jesse was also found in the following language(s): Finnish
Notable Persons Named Jesse
Notable Persons Named Jesse
Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg is an actor, playwright, author, and humorist. His most notable accomplishments were from 1996 to present. Jesse was given the name Jesse Adam Eisenberg on October 5th, 1983 in Queens.
Jesse Williams
Jesse Williams is an actor. He was most active from 2006 to present. Jesse was given the name Jesse Wesley Williams on August 5th, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens was an athlete. Jesse was born on September 12th, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama, U.S. He breathed his last breath on March 31st, 1980.
Jesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura is a Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Park, and Minnesota. His military service ended in 1975. Jesse was born on July 15th, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Jesse James
Jesse James was a crime and criminal. He was most active from 1866 to 1882. Jesse was given the name Jesse Woodson James by his parents Robert S. James and Zerelda James on September 5th, 1847 in Kearney, Missouri, U.S. Jesse is also known as James and Jesse Woodson. He passed away on April 3rd, 1882.
Don Knotts
Don Knotts was an actor, comedian, and inventor. He was most prominent from 1953 to 2006. Don was given the name Jesse Donald Knotts on July 21st, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. He breathed his last breath on February 24th, 2006.
- Jesse PlemonsActor
- Jesse JamesTelevision Personality
- Jesse McCartneySinger
- Jesse JacksonFrom the District of Columbia
- Jesse SpencerActor
- Jesse Tyler FergusonActor
- Jesse MetcalfeActor
- Jesse LingardSoccer Player
- Jesse L. MartinActor
- Jesse BradfordActor
- Jesse HelmsJournalist
- Jesse PalmerFootball Player
- Jesse LaceyMusician
- Jesse HughesMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jesse
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jesse
Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse
Fryniwyd was born on March 1st, 1888. She breathed her last breath on August 6th, 1958.
John John Jesse
John John Jesse is an artist in the field of painting. John was born in New York City.
Jesse
Jesse is royalty. His most notable accomplishments were from 1714 to 1716.
Mike Jesse
Mike Jesse is a soccer player for the Berliner FC Dynamo, FC Stahl Brandenburg, FC Energie Cottbus, Tennis Borussia Berlin, and Ludwigsfelder FC. Mike was born on May 1st, 1973.
Micah Jesse
His most notable accomplishments were from 2007 to present. Micah was given the name Micah Jesse Koffler on July 19th, 1986 in Atlanta.
Prince of Kakheti Jesse
Prince is also known as Isa-Khan Gorji. He left this life in 1580.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jesse | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 85.29% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 5.24% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.20% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.17% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.58% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.51% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jesse
People with the last name Jesse are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Jesse
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