Jess
Jess: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสษs/
Meaning and origin of Jess
- A diminutive of the male given name Jesse.
- A diminutive of the female given names Jessica and Jessamy.
Etymology
Clipping of Jesse, Jessica, or Jessamy.
How popular is Jess?
Since 1880, 487 girls and 25,063 boys in the U.S. have been named Jess (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1088 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #109 in 1887. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jess
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Sibling name ideas for Jess
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Jess FAQ
What does the name Jess mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Jesse. A diminutive of the female given names Jessica and Jessamy. Clipping of Jesse, Jessica, or Jessamy.
How popular is the name Jess?
Since 1880, 487 girls and 25,063 boys in the U.S. have been named Jess (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1088 in 1884. Its highest rank for boys was #109 in 1887. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jess a boy or girl name?
Jess is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 487 girls and 25,063 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.