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Jessy

♀ Girl

Pronounced JESS-ee /ˈdʒɛs.i/High

Meaning: -y spelling of Jessie — a pet form of Jessica ('God beholds/foresight') or Jesse ('gift'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Sweet and sporty: Jessy spells Jessie — short for Jessica ('God beholds') or Jesse ('gift'). Cheerful, friendly, and unisex.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
Meaning-y spelling of Jessie — a pet form of Jessica ('God beholds/foresight') or Jesse ('gift'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4603 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419682025

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

Jessy is a -y spelling of Jessie — a pet form of Jessica (likely 'God beholds, foresight', coined by Shakespeare) or Jesse, Hebrew 'gift' (routes layered, which we note). A friendly, unisex name, here for girls.

It registers thinly today. Rare, God-beholds-or-gift at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Jessie shortens Jessica (likely 'God beholds') and Jesse ('gift') — Jessy gives the cheerful nickname a -y spelling, used across cultures.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Jessie — routes layered

Variations

JessieJessiJesse

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jessy Matador (1983-)
    French singer and dancer of Congolese origin who represented France at Eurovision 2010
  • ★Jessy Dixon (1938-2011)
    American gospel singer and pianist who collaborated with Paul Simon

If you like Jessy…

Jessie— the standard spelling
Jessi— a fellow -i spelling
Jessica— the fuller name
Jesse— the 'gift' relative

Explore names like Jessy

By themeuncertainhebrewamericannickname-name
By meaningGod / DivineGift / Blessing

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jessy mean?

Jessy spells Jessie — short for Jessica ('God beholds') or Jesse ('gift'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jessy?

It's said JESS-ee /ˈdʒɛs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jessy a boy or girl name?

Jessy is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jessy?

Jessy is a rare name in the U.S.

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