Jess
j(e)-ss
US Popularity:8979
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Wealthy; God exists; Gift; To behold, one who looks forth
Jess is a boy's and girl's name of Hebrew origin with multiple meanings. Derived from Jesse, Jess translates to “wealthy,” “God exists,” or “gift.” This short name is also a diminutive of the feminine Jessica and Iscah, which also means “wealthy,” as well as “to behold” and “one who looks forth.” A spunky standalone name, Jess often features in popular culture, with leading fictional characters bearing the name in shows like Gilmore Girls and New Girl. This modern name also holds strong links to the past, with the title Jessica appearing in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Bursting with positive affirmations, baby Jess is sure to present parents with their source of joy and love.
Jess Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jess is currently #2682 on The Bump
Boy:Jess is currently #1844 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jess is currently #1497 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jess is currently #8979 in U.S. births
Boy:Jess is currently #12243 in U.S. births
Girl:Jess is currently #19738 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#19738
in 2022
+ 7052
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 169, 436
Behnd the Name, Jess, February 2019
Behind the Name, Jessica, June 2023
Behnd the Name, Jesse, June 2023
Name Doctor, Jess
WordSense Dictionary, Jessica
Name Doctor, Jessie (1)
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