Bess Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBess / bɛs

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God is my oath; Hebrew: pledged to God

Historical & Cultural Background

Bess is often considered a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It has been popularized in literature and culture, often associated with strong female figures. While traditionally feminine, it has seen some use as a masculine name in modern contexts.

Similar Names

BertBlaineBeckettBrenBodhi

Variants

  • Bessie
  • Beth

International Variants

  • Béatrice (French)
  • Elisabeth (German)
  • Isabel (Spanish)

Famous people named Bess

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Fictional characters named Bess

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Sibling Suggestions

BenBeckBlaiseBrockBrent

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bess was first seen in the United States in 1894. Bess has ranked as high as #420 nationally, which occurred in 1894, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bess has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bess

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18945