Jessy

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Jessy Pronunciation

Jessy is 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 (2024)#4313 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,070

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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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If you like Jessy…

Jessie— the standard spelling

Jessi— a fellow -i spelling

Jessica— the fuller name

Jesse— the 'gift' relative

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jessy?

Jessy is pronounced JESS-ee (/ˈdʒɛs.i/). Press play above to hear Jessy said aloud.

How do you say Jessy?

Jessy is said JESS-ee (/ˈdʒɛs.i/). Press play above to hear Jessy said aloud.

What does the name Jessy mean?

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

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.