Jesse
[ˈdʒɛsi]Meaning
English form of the Hebrew name Yišay, via Latin Iesse
Background Story
Jesse is a given name of Hebrew origin, ultimately from Yišay. The English form comes from the Latin Iesse, borrowed from the Ancient Greek Iessaí. Its popularity derives from the biblical figure Jesse, father of David, and it has been a popular given name in many English-speaking countries since the 1880s. Despite the similar appearance, it is unrelated in origin to the name Jessica.
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Variations
Jessie, Jess
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