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Meaning of the Name Jess

Updated May 20, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Jess

Gender: Neutral
Origin: English
Meaning: Short Form Of Jesse Or Jessica

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What is the meaning of the name Jess?

The name Jess is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Short Form Of Jesse Or Jessica.

People who like the name Jess also like:

Liam, Jack, Ethan, Chase, Gabriel, Oliver, Cole, Lily, Grace, Aria, Abigail, Amelia, Charlotte, Jessica

Names like Jess:

Joao, Jesse, Jozi, Josh, Jase, Jay, Joshwa, Jecca, Jazz, Jaycee, Joweese, Jaxie, Jose, Jessa, Josue, Jia, Jacey, Jaysha, Joy, Josie, Joykiss, Jai, Jojo, Josea, Joash, Jaya, Jacquez, Jacek, Ji, Juke

Stats for the Name Jess

Jess is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Jess is currently not ranked in U.S. births