Jessica Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jessica Name at a Glance

Name	Jessica
Meaning	'The Merchant of Venice' Daughter to Shylock.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jessica Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jessica means “'The Merchant of Venice' Daughter to Shylock”. 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.

Jessica Name Origin

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

Is Jessica a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jessica

When considering Jessica 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.