Jess
UnisexOrigin: Hebrew · English
Meaning
“short form of Jessica, Jesse or Jessie; Jesse is Hebrew, possibly 'gift'”
Cultural Notes
Short form of Jesse used as both a given name and nickname; Jess Willard was the heavyweight boxing champion who defeated Jack Johnson in 1915.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Jess
- Jess Willard (boxer), Jess Glynne (singer)
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