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Jessup

♂ Boy

Pronounced JESS-up /ˈdʒɛs.əp/Medium

Meaning: Jessup is an English surname derived from a medieval form of Joseph, from the Hebrew for 'he will add; God will increase.' As a first name it carries that surname-and-Joseph heritage.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name from Joseph: Jessup ties to 'he will add' (said 'JESS-up'). Sturdy and vintage.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningJessup is an English surname derived from a medieval form of Joseph, from the Hebrew for 'he will add; God will increase.' As a first name it carries that surname-and-Joseph heritage.
U.S. rank (2023)#8543 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 472

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519482023

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

Jessup is an English surname derived from Joseph ('he will add; God will increase,' Hebrew). As a first name it reads vintage and surname-style - rare in the U.S. (said 'JESS-up').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and vintage.

Did you know? Jessup is an English surname from a medieval form of Joseph ('he will add,' Hebrew) - a sturdy, surname-style given name (said 'JESS-up').
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Jessup — English surname from Joseph; 'he will add'

Variations

JessopJessuppJessep

Nicknames

JessSup

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jessup mean?

Jessup is an English surname derived from Joseph, Hebrew for 'he will add; God will increase.'

How do you pronounce Jessup?

It's said JESS-up /ˈdʒɛs.əp/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jessup a boy or girl name?

Jessup is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jessup?

Jessup is a rare name in the U.S.

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