The baby name Jessee is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛsi/ (JESS-ee).
The baby name Jessee is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛsi/ (JESS-ee).
Jessee is in Origin.
Jessee is a modern variant spelling of Jesse, the English form of Hebrew Yishai (יִשַׁי). Through the Greek Septuagint Iessai and Latin Iesse, the name entered medieval vernaculars. Its exact meaning is debated; proposals include “gift,” “wealth,” or the theophoric idea “Yahweh exists.” In the Bible, Jesse is the father of King David, anchoring the name in Judeo‑Christian tradition.
In English the name has been used since the Middle Ages and saw renewed favor among Puritans; it became a steady staple in the United States from the 19th century. Jessee, while uncommon, appears in American records as both given name and surname and may be chosen to bridge Jesse and Jessie. Variants and cognates include Jesse, Jessie, Jessy, Jess; Hebrew Yishai; Spanish Isaí/Isai; Portuguese Jessé; French Jessé; and Latin Iesse.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Boys | 1993 | #303 | 8 | 1,751 |
| Canada | Girls | 1992 | #308 | 6 | 2,320 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| France | Boys | 2012 | #412 | 3 | 2,840 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #902 | 7 | 7,226 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Jessee is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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