Jesse

Meaning gift, wealth
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Jesse
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Jes-se

About Jesse

Jesse breaks traditional gender expectations with confident ease, offering a name that belongs equally to boys and girls in contemporary usage. This choice reflects modern sensibilities about gender flexibility and individual expression, making it particularly appealing to progressive-minded parents. The name's biblical roots provide historical depth and gravitas, while its widespread use across generations ensures familiarity and acceptance. Jesse's brevity—just two syllables and five letters—creates a no-nonsense, straightforward quality that suggests practicality and strength. The soft 'J' sound beginning contrasts nicely with the decisive double 's' in the middle, creating an interesting sonic texture. This name travels well across cultures and languages, rarely causing pronunciation difficulties or confusion. Jesse offers a refreshing alternative to overtly feminine names, allowing a girl to define her own identity without being constrained by traditionally gendered expectations. The name's versatility extends to professional contexts, where its neutral quality may actually provide advantages in certain fields. Jesse suits independent spirits and families who value equality and reject rigid gender stereotypes in favor of names that empower rather than limit possibilities.

Nicknames for Jesse

Jess
Jessie
JJ
Essie
Jesse

Famous People Named Jesse

Jesse JEnglish singer and songwriter
Jesse WilliamsAmerican actress and activist
Jesse LangsethAmerican singer and finalist on "American Idol"
Jesse CrainAmerican former professional softball player
Jesse CaveEnglish actress and comedian
Jesse GraffAmerican professional stunt woman and actress
Jesse MuellerAmerican actress and singer
Jesse PrescottAmerican actress and singer
Jesse Arnaud CookCanadian guitarist, composer, and producer
Jesse OroscoAmerican former professional baseball player
Jesse OwensAmerican track and field athlete
Jesse HainesAmerican actress and singer
Jesse HesterAmerican former professional football player
Jesse Royce LandisAmerican actress
Jesse FlemingCanadian soccer player and coach
Jesse JaneAmerican former pornographic actress
Jesse MarundeAmerican professional strongman
Jesse ThistleCanadian Métis-Cree writer and academic
Jesse PhillipsAmerican bassist of the band St. Paul and The Broken Bones
Jesse WoodBritish musician and member of the band Reef

Characters Named Jesse

Jesse PinkmanBreaking Bad
Jesse QuickDC Comics character
Jesse HubbardAll My Children
Jesse KatsopolisFull House
Jesse WellsThe Flash TV series
Jesse AndersonYu-Gi-Oh! GX
Jesse BlackthornThe Dark Artifices series by Cassandra Clare
Jesse TuckTuck Everlasting
Jesse RamirezFear the Walking Dead
Jesse CardozaCSI - Miami
Jesse ReeseBirds of Prey TV series
Jesse MurphyThe Bold and the Beautiful
Jesse BlueExtreme Ghostbusters
Jesse ShanahanVeronica Mars
Jesse FitzgeraldHex
Jesse FloresThe Strain TV series
Jesse RolinsRoswell
Jesse McGregorHome and Away
Jesse Lon PlemonsFriday Night Lights
Jesse ChristensenHeroes

Other Popular Names Beginning with J

Jasmine
Jenny
Jahzara
Joy
Joyce
Janessa
Jianna
Jessa
Josie
Jewel