Jess

Pronunciation: [ j-EHS ]

Boy Name #4,646 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4646, Jess is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Jess is a boy name, recorded for 22 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHS.

Parents who love the name Jess often also consider Jennie, Jessie, Jean .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,646
Total SSA Count: 22

Alternative Spellings

Jesus #164 Jesse #187 Jesiah #806 Jessie #1266 Jessiah #1649 Jeshua #2484 Jesaiah #4548

Also a Girl Name

Jess is also used as a girl name, ranked #24242.

View Jess as a girl name →

Similar Names

Jennie Jessie Jean Jeanette Jeannette Jenny Jeanne Jettie

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Jess and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Jess sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more boy names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Jess

Is Jess a boy or girl name?

Jess is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4646. As a girl name, it is ranked #24242. Jess is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jess?

Jess is pronounced j-EHS.

How popular is the name Jess?

Jess is currently ranked #4646 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Jess a common or rare name?

Jess is an uncommon name, ranked #4646 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jess

Jess is a boy name .

Is Jess a boy or girl name? Jess is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,646 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,242. Jess is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jess is currently ranked #4,646 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jess include Jesus, Jesse, Jesiah, Jessie, Jessiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.