Jess
Meaning of Jess
The name Jess, primarily used as a male given name, has a straightforward and appealing charm. Pronounced as "jess" (/dʒɛs/), it is often considered a diminutive form of Jesse or Jessica. The name Jess has roots in Hebrew origin, where "Jesse" means "gift" or "God's gracious gift." Though its peak popularity was observed in the early 20th century, Jess remains an enduring choice for parents seeking a classic yet simple name. Over the years, the usage of Jess has fluctuated in the United States, with notable occurrences in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Despite its decline in frequency over recent decades, Jess continues to be appreciated for its timeless appeal and ease of pronunciation.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jess (/dʒɛs/)
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Similar Names to Jess
Notable People Named Jess
| Jess Phillips - Jessica Rose Phillips is a British politician and Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley, representing the Labour Party and previously serving as Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding. |
| Jess Lockwood is a two-time Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Champion and a prominent American rodeo cowboy specializing in bull riding. |
| Jess Neely - Jesse Claiborne Neely was a renowned American football player and coach, known for his successful coaching career at various universities and his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. |
| Jess Glynne - Jessica Hannah Glynne is a prominent English singer and songwriter known for her chart-topping singles and recognition as one of the "Most Influential People Under 30" by Forbes magazine in 2019. |
| Jess T. Dugan is an American portrait photographer and educator based in St. Louis, Missouri, and currently holds the 2020–2021 Henry L. and Natalie E. Freund Teaching Fellowship at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis. |
| Jess Oppenheimer - Jessurun James Oppenheimer was an influential American radio and television writer, producer, and director known for his work on the iconic CBS sitcom I Love Lucy. |
| Jess de Wahls is an East German-born textile and embroidery artist known for her 'Retex sculpting' and focus on gender equality and recycling, who gained media attention in 2021 due to controversy over alleged transphobia. |
| Jess Moskaluke - Jessica Moskaluke is a Canadian country singer and songwriter known for her platinum-certified single "Cheap Wine and Cigarettes" and her number-one hit "Country Girls" on the Billboard Canada Country chart. |
| Jess Scully is a prominent curator, author, and former local politician in Australia known for her work in the City of Sydney Council and as the founding director of Vivid Ideas. |
| Jess X. Snow is a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker, public artist, and poet. |
| Jess Conrad is an English stage and screen actor and singer who adopted his stage name from a suggestion by a drama teacher who was a fan of writer Joseph Conrad. |
| Jess Learmonth - Jessica Learmonth is a successful British triathlete, known for her European, Commonwealth, and World Triathlon Series achievements. |
| Jess Bush is an Australian actor, model, reality TV personality, and visual artist known for her role on Australia's Next Top Model and as Nurse Christine Chapel on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. |
| Jess Walter is an accomplished American author known for his novels, short story collections, and non-fiction work, and has received prestigious literary awards for his writing. |
| Jess McAvoy is a Perth-born performing artist, songwriter, and musician based in Brooklyn, New York, with a career spanning over two decades and extensive international touring experience. |
