Jes Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEZ / /dʒɛz/Hebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; Latin: to be
Historical & Cultural Background
Jes is often considered a diminutive of names like Jesse or Jesiah, which have Hebrew origins. In some cultures, it is also used as a standalone name. The name has gained popularity in various regions, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more modern names.
Trend Summary
Jes has seen a modest rise in popularity as a modern, concise name choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jess
- Jesse
International Variants
- Jesse (English); Jesús (Spanish); Jessé (Portuguese)
Famous people named Jes
Jes Staley is an American banker known for his role as CEO of Barclays.
Jes Macallan is an American actress recognized for her work on the television series 'Mistresses.'.
Fictional characters named Jes
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jes was first seen in the United States in 1958. Jes has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jes
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |