Jess

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Jess means "gift" or "God's gracious gift".
Pronunciation
JEHS
Jess is pronounced as "Jes".
Popularity
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration data, Jess was most commonly used in the early 1900s, peaking in popularity in 1902. Today, it is not a very popular name, ranking at #4,326 for boys and #6,176 for girls in 2020.

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Jess Name meanings & History

Jess is a variant of the name Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai. The name Jess means "gift" or "God's gracious gift". Short form of Jesse or Jessica. Jess is used as a nickname for people who have names like Jessica, Jesse, Jessamine, or Jessabel. It is also used as a given name in its own right.

Zodiac Sign of Jess: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jess:

J: Judicial,Justice,Journal,Jester,Joy,Journey

E: Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enliven

S: Success,Security,Sensuality,Sex,Solidity,Social Standing,Status

Jess is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jess include Jess Glynne (British singer), Jess Mariano (fictional character on TV show Gilmore Girls), and Jess Lockwood (professional bull rider). Jess Thompson is also the name of a University of Alabama football player.

2.) Jess (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a short form of Jesse.


3.) Jess (Unisex)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Gift

Other Forms: Jesse


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