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Jesse

Origin:Hebrew

Meaning:Gift

The name Jesse comes from the Hebrew name Yishai (יִ ַשׁי), meaning "gift". In Abrahamic religions, Jesse is known as the father of King David. It began being used as an English name following the Protestant Reformation. Although its popularity as a given name for boys dipped in the early 2000s, it’s on the rise once again.

Popularity in the UK

Trend in position over time since 2016