Jesse Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jesse Name at a Glance

Name	Jesse
Meaning	Wealthy. Jehovah exists. The father of King David in the Old Testament. Famous Bearer: American outlaw Jesse James (1847-82).
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jesse Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jesse means “Wealthy. Jehovah exists. The father of King David in the Old Testament. Famous Bearer: American outlaw Jesse James (1847-82”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jesse Name Origin

Our database records Jesse under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jesse a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jesse is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jesse

When considering Jesse for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.