Yishai (Jesse): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Yishai (Jesse) – Meaning: Gift (exact etymology uncertain) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy


Yishai (Jesse) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Gift (exact etymology uncertain)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Yishai (Jesse)

Meaning: Gift (exact etymology uncertain).

Origin: Hebrew.

Popularity of Yishai (Jesse)

Yishai (Jesse) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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