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Jesselle

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How to Pronounce Jesselle

Pronounced juh-SELL /dʒəˈsɛl/Medium

Meaning: Jesselle is a coined American name, best read as Jesse joined to the popular French '-elle' ending, and perhaps echoing Giselle. Jesse comes from the Hebrew Yishai, understood as 'gift' or 'God exists,' the name of King David's father. Jesselle brings that root a graceful, modern finish.Low

In 30 seconds: Jesselle is a coined name, likely Jesse plus '-elle,' echoing Giselle. Never common, it peaked around 2007 (said juh-SELL).
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Origin LowHebrew, French
MeaningJesselle is a coined American name, best read as Jesse joined to the popular French '-elle' ending, and perhaps echoing Giselle. Jesse comes from the Hebrew Yishai, understood as 'gift' or 'God exists,' the name of King David's father. Jesselle brings that root a graceful, modern finish.
U.S. rank (2021)#11567 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719882021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jesselle reads as a modern blend, most likely Jesse with the fashionable '-elle' suffix, and it may also nod to Giselle. Jesse descends from the Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'God exists,' the father of King David. Jesselle gives that heritage name a soft, contemporary shape, and we trace its parts honestly.

Jesselle was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its faint peak around 2007. A girl named Jesselle then is in her late teens today.

Did you know? Jesselle pairs Jesse, the Hebrew name of King David's father, with the elegant '-elle' ending of names like Giselle and Danielle.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Jesselle — Coined; Jesse + '-elle'; Giselle echo

Variations

GiselleJesselleJesenia

Nicknames

JessElle

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If you like Jesselle…

Giselle— the name its ending echoes
Jesse— the root name at its base
Danielle— a like '-elle' girls' name
Joelle— another soft French '-elle' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jesselle mean?

It is a modern blend, likely Jesse plus the '-elle' ending; Jesse comes from the Hebrew for 'gift' or 'God exists.' It also echoes Giselle.

How do you pronounce Jesselle?

It is said juh-SELL /dʒəˈsɛl/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Jesselle a boy or girl name?

Jesselle is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Jesselle?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid-two-thousands.

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