โ† Browse

Bess

Girl

Hebrew origin ยท /BES/ ยท cute

Meaning: Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning God is my oath.

Popularity 80/1001 syllablesPeaked 1889โ†“ Falling

Insights

Most popular in the 1880s.

Today, Bess is a popular, familiar name (popularity 80/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

Compare

Similar names

IsabellaAbigailElizabethHannahSarahAnna

Sibling name ideas

Names with a similar feel to Bess for a brother or sister.

NanIkeDebbyJackyJaneyObie
Bess โ€” meaning, origin & popularity ยท NameTheKid