Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Wealthy, Lord Exists, Blessing of God, Glorious praise
Pronunciation: JES-ee, /ˈdʒɛsi/, JH EH S IY
Popularity Rank: #1,255
Derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, meaning 'gift' or 'God's gift'. In the Bible, Jesse was the father of King David and is considered a symbol of the Davidic line. The name is popular in English-speaking countries and has variations in different cultures.
The name Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means Wealthy, Lord Exists, Blessing of God, Glorious praise. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jesse is commonly found in United States of America, Netherlands, Finland, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JES-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɛsi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH S IY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Jesse is recorded 52,676 times globally, ranking it as the 1,255th most common name worldwide.
Jesse is most prevalent in United States of America, with 30,417 occurrences, making it the 165th most popular name in the country.
In Finland, the name Jesse is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #165 | 1 : 59 |
| Netherlands | #189 | 1 : 74 |
| Finland | #78 | 1 : 33 |
| Canada | #135 | 1 : 107 |
| Nigeria | #1,060 | 1 : 972 |
| United Kingdom | #1,023 | 1 : 466 |
| South Africa | #2,068 | 1 : 2,503 |
| Mexico | #1,474 | 1 : 986 |
| France | #2,634 | 1 : 2,195 |
| Brazil | #1,561 | 1 : 1,460 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jesse from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 31, 2024 02:15 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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