Jess Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jess Name at a Glance

Name	Jess
Meaning	Diminutive of Jessie: A diminutive of Janet. Also a diminutive of Jessamine or Jessical.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jess Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jess means “Diminutive of Jessie: A diminutive of Janet. Also a diminutive of Jessamine or Jessical”. 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 Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish 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.