Jess
Meaning
"God exists, God is"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,646
- Total SSA Count
- 22
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God exists, God is"
Origin: Hebrew
"exalted one (via Aaron)"
Origin: Possible Hebrew Aaron via La- prefix
Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4807 for Laron.
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Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Laron at #4807 in the United States.
Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Laron means "exalted one (via Aaron)" (Possible Hebrew Aaron via La- prefix origin).
Jess is primarily a boy name. Laron is primarily a boy name.