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The name Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means "gift" or "God's gracious gift". It is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai, which is the name of the father of King David in the Bible.The name Jesse is also associated with the Christmas story as Jesse is believed to be the father of David, and therefore part of the lineage of Jesus Christ. In Christian tradition, the Jesse Tree is an ornamented tree used to represent the generations of Jesus' ancestors, with Jesse at the bottom of the tree as the first generation.The name Jesse has been used in various cultures and times throughout history, and has been a popular given name in the United States since the early 20th century. Some notable people with the name include American actor Jesse Eisenberg, American singer Jesse McCartney, and former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura.

The name Jesse is popular in various countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. It is also common in some African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.

If you're a fan of the name Jesse, but want to explore some similar options, here are a few other names to consider:

• Jessie
• Jessica
• Jessa
• Jessamine
• Jessenia
• Jeslyn
• Jethro
• Jasper
• Jesper
• Jensen