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Jesser

♂ Boy

Pronounced JES-ur /ˈdʒɛs.ər/High

Meaning: A modern American coinage: Jesse ('gift', Hebrew Yishai) extended with an -er ending, or built like a surname (compare Messer, Lesser). No documented meaning of its own; the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Crisp and surname-ish: Jesser reads as an extension of Jesse (said 'JES-ur'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern American coinage: Jesse ('gift', Hebrew Yishai) extended with an -er ending, or built like a surname (compare Messer, Lesser). No documented meaning of its own; the routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13106 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Jesser is a contemporary coinage. It may extend Jesse, from Hebrew Yishai ('gift'), the father of King David, or simply follow the shape of English surnames ending in -er. No settled meaning is recorded, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JES-ur').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, modern, and crisp.

Did you know? Jesse — the Hebrew Yishai, father of King David — is often glossed 'gift'. Jesser adds an -er and lands somewhere between first name and surname. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JES-ur').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Jesser — Modern coinage; Jesse extension or surname-style; routes uncertain

Variations

JesseJessorJessur

Nicknames

JessJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jesser mean?

Jesser is a modern coinage, read as an extension of Jesse ('gift') or as a surname-style build. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jesser?

It's said JES-ur /ˈdʒɛs.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jesser a boy or girl name?

Jesser is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jesser?

Jesser is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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