✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Jesse

/ JESS-ee /

unisex

Meaning

Gift; God's gift

Origin

Hebrew

Jesse comes from the Hebrew name Yishay. In the Old Testament, Jesse was the father of King David, and the 'Tree of Jesse' is a common motif in Christian art representing the genealogy of Jesus. While historically a masculine name, it is used for girls as well, though sometimes spelled 'Jessie' for the feminine variation.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Jesse.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

INFP

14.8%

ISFP

12.2%

ENFP

11.45%

INFJ

9.8%

ISFJ

8.75%

ESFP

7.6%

ENFJ

6.9%

ISTP

6.1%

ESFJ

5.4%

INTP

4.8%

ENTP

3.9%

ISTJ

3.15%

INTJ

2.5%

ESTP

1.7%

ENTJ

1.1%

ESTJ

0.85%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Jesse has an 'artistic rebel' energy. It is associated with both the outlaw (Jesse James) and the Olympic hero (Jesse Owens). It feels vintage yet perpetually fresh, often chosen by parents who want a name that is soft but has a strong historical backbone.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Jesse Owens

American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist (1913–1980)

Jesse Eisenberg

Academy Award-nominated American actor and playwright (b. 1983)

Jesse James

Infamous American outlaw and gang leader (1847–1882)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Luke Caleb Ezra Silas Levi

Girls

Hannah Maya Sadie Lola Ruby