Jesse
/JH-EH-S-IY/
Gift, wealthy, the root from which the royal line of David grew — Jesse is the father of King David, and the 'root of Jesse' became a central image in Christian art and prophecy, the family tree from which the Messiah would spring
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This page tells you what Jesse means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jesse is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Gift, wealthy, the root from which the royal line of David grew — Jesse is the father of King David, and the 'root of Jesse' became a central image in Christian art and prophecy, the family tree from which the Messiah would spring”. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
Jesse is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Gift, wealthy, the root from which the royal line of David grew — Jesse is the father of King David, and the 'root of Jesse' became a central image in Christian art and prophecy, the family tree from which the Messiah would spring" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Jesse is also used in Jewish traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Jesse carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Jesse
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Jesse lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Jesse's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Jesse's saint & feast day →What does Jesse's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jesse resonates in either tradition.
Jesse's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jesse's full reading →
Does Jesse go with your family's names?
Jesse breaks into 4 sounds: /JH-EH-S-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jesse sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jesse beside your family's names →
Names similar to Jesse
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Jesse
What does the name Jesse mean?
Jesse means "Gift, wealthy, the root from which the royal line of David grew — Jesse is the father of King David, and the 'root of Jesse' became a central image in Christian art and prophecy, the family tree from which the Messiah would spring." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Jesse a boy or girl name?
Jesse is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jesse?
Jesse is of Hebrew origin, used in Christian, Jewish traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Jesse a Christian name?
Yes. Jesse is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
What does Jesse mean in Hebrew?
Jesse originates from Hebrew, where it means "Gift, wealthy, the root from which the royal line of David grew — Jesse is the father of King David, and the 'root of Jesse' became a central image in Christian art and prophecy, the family tree from which the Messiah would spring."
What is the numerology of Jesse?
Jesse has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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