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Jesse Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "jesse" is "gift", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
jesse
Meaning
gift
Pronunciation
jeh-see
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Jesse Name Details

The name Jesse is derived from the Hebrew name Yishay, meaning 'gift'. In the Bible, Jesse was the father of King David. It has been used as a given name for both boys and girls throughout history, but it is more commonly used for boys in recent times.

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