Jess vs Donnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Boy #4,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"world ruler, ruler of the world"

Origin: Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule)

Irish Scottish African-American American

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Jess Rank #4,646

Donnell Rank #4,672

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4672 for Donnell.

Is Jess or Donnell more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Donnell at #4672 in the United States.

What do Jess and Donnell mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin).

Are Jess and Donnell boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Donnell is primarily a boy name.