Jesse

American

[jes-ee] / ˈdʒɛs i /

noun

(in the Bible) the father of David.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God exists.”

Jesse British

/ ˈdʒɛsɪ /

noun

Old Testament the father of David (I Samuel 16)

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Students Jesse Smith and Darby Hughes alleged in their lawsuit that they were required to watch the film and write a paper on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

His sentiment was so naive it led Fox News’ Jesse Watters to remark, “I’m not sure you totally get what people feel about that.”

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

“That is the opportunity right now,” said Chief Financial Officer Jesse Timmermans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Research led by Jesse Dixon, MD, PhD, explores how DNA is arranged in three dimensions inside cells, revealing that problems with this structure can lead to cancer and developmental conditions, including autism-related disorders.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

I step across last and join Jesse on the plank in the middle.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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