Jesse

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The father of King David in the Old Testament. Infamously known for outlaw Jesse James who was killed in 1882. Also known for American track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, the winner of four Olympic gold medals. A unisex name. , Jehovah exists

Popularity: Boys Ranked #124 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Religious or Spiritual; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Jessalyn +; Jessamine +; Jessica +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Jessey +; Jessie +; Jessy +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Jess +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Jesses: Jesse James (actor); Jesse Jackson (politician); Jesse Cook (musician); Jesse McCartney (musician); Jesse Owens (Olympic medalist); Jesse Colin Young (musician); Jesse James ("Monster Garage"); + Add a Famous Jesse
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: Jewish Baby Names; Top 100 Boy Names of 2004; Top 100 Boy Names of 2003