Jess vs Jeff

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 #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Jess Rank #4,646

Jeff Rank #2,932

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Jeff more popular?

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Jeff mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Jess and Jeff boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Jeff is primarily a boy name.