Jess
JESS
Popularity
#12684
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
25,522
Peak Year
#584 in 1915
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Jess is a short form of Jesse, a Hebrew name meaning 'gift'. It can also be a short form of Jessica.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Jesse Owens
American track and field athlete
Jess Walton
American actress, plays Jill on Y&R
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