Jess Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jess Name at a Glance

Name	Jess
Meaning	Diminutive of Jessica: Rich. God beholds. The daughter of Shylock in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jess Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jess means “Diminutive of Jessica: Rich. God beholds. The daughter of Shylock in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice”. 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.

Jess Name Origin

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

Is Jess a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jess

When considering Jess 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.