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Jess Meaning and Origin

Jess is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Jess is currently #5499 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Jess are Jess Willard, Jess Phillips.

Jess is a 4 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Jess name meaning

The name Jess is a diminutive of the name Jessica. It is also a popular given name in its own right.

Name facts

4 letter name and 1 syllables

Gender chart

In 2022, 68% of babies named Jess were boys
In 2022, 32% of babies named Jess were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Jess in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Jess in Canada

Celebrities named Jess

Jess Willard (Boxer)
Jess Phillips (Sport)

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Jess - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Jess?
The meaning of the name Jess is The name Jess is a diminutive of the name Jessica. It is also a popular given name in its own right..
What is the origin of the name Jess?
The origin of the name Jess is .
Is Jess a girl or boy name?
The name Jess is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 68.00% of babies called Jess were boys, 32.00% of babies called Jess were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Jess?
According to statistics, Jess is ranked 5499th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.
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