Jesse

Meaning

“from Hebrew Yishai; meaning uncertain, perhaps 'gift' or 'God exists'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Hebrew name meaning gift; Jesse was the father of King David in the Bible, and the name became popular in America partly due to outlaw Jesse James.

Popularity

Famous People Named Jesse

• •Jesse Owens, Jesse James, Jesse Jackson

Variants & Spellings

• Jess, Jessie