Dee vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dee

Girl #24,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Goddess; holy one (river name)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,389
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dee Rank #24,389
Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #24389 for Dee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dee ___

  • Dee Marie
  • Dee Ann
  • Dee Louise
  • Dee Elizabeth
  • Dee Rose
  • Dee Catherine

Jess ___

  • Jess Alexander
  • Jess Michael
  • Jess William
  • Jess Thomas
  • Jess James
  • Jess Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dee

Kay Jay Bea Mae Lee

If you choose Jess

Sam Dale Cole Bree Drew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dee or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Dee at #24389 in the United States.

What do Dee and Jess mean?

Dee means "Goddess; holy one (river name)" (Celtic origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dee and Jess boy or girl names?

Dee is primarily a girl name. Jess is primarily a boy name.

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