Jessica Bevan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jessica Bevan — God beholds
760K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jessica Bevan is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jessica is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found as the name of the Shakespearean character Jessica, from the play The Merchant of Venice. The name may have been an anglicisation of the biblical Iscah (from Hebrew: יִסְכָּה, romanized: yiskā́), the name of a daughter of Haran briefly mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Iscah was rendered as "Iesca" (Jeska) in the Matthew Bible version available in Shakespeare's day. The surname Bevan: Bevan Congdon (1938–2018), New Zealand cricketer Bevan Davies, American musician Bevan Docherty (born 1977), New Zealand triathlete Bevan Dufty (born 1955), American politician Bevan Eatts, Australian politician Bevan French (born 1996), Australian rugby league footballer Bevan George (born 1977), Australian hockey player Bevan Griggs (born 1978), New Zealand cricketer Bevan Hari (born 1975), New Zealand field hockey player Bevan Kapisi (born 1981), Samoan footballer Bevan Meredith (1927–2019), Australian Anglican archbishop of Papua New Guinea Bevan Rodd (born 2000), Scottish rugby union play. Jessica is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 760K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jessica reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jessica

Meaning: God beholds

Hebrew

Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found as the name of the Shakespearean character Jessica, from the play The Merchant of Venice. The name may have been an anglicisation of the biblical Iscah (from Hebrew: יִסְכָּה, romanized: yiskā́), the name of a daughter of Haran briefly mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Iscah was rendered as "Iesca" (Jeska) in the Matthew Bible version available in Shakespeare's day.

Surname: Bevan

French

Bevan Congdon (1938–2018), New Zealand cricketer Bevan Davies, American musician Bevan Docherty (born 1977), New Zealand triathlete Bevan Dufty (born 1955), American politician Bevan Eatts, Australian politician Bevan French (born 1996), Australian rugby league footballer Bevan George (born 1977), Australian hockey player Bevan Griggs (born 1978), New Zealand cricketer Bevan Hari (born 1975), New Zealand field hockey player Bevan Kapisi (born 1981), Samoan footballer Bevan Meredith (1927–2019), Australian Anglican archbishop of Papua New Guinea Bevan Rodd (born 2000), Scottish rugby union play.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jessica is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jessica by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jessica Bevan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jessica Bevan:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jessica?
The first name Jessica originates from Hebrew. Jessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) is a female given name of English origin. The oldest written record of the name with its current spelling is found as the name of the Shakespearean character Jessica, from the play The Merchant of Venice. The name may have been an anglicisation of the biblical Iscah (from Hebrew: יִסְכָּה, romanized: yiskā́), the name of a daughter of Haran briefly mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Iscah was rendered as "Iesca" (Jeska) in the Matthew Bible version available in Shakespeare's day.
When was Jessica most popular?
The name Jessica reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bevan?
The surname Bevan originates from French. Bevan Congdon (1938–2018), New Zealand cricketer Bevan Davies, American musician Bevan Docherty (born 1977), New Zealand triathlete Bevan Dufty (born 1955), American politician Bevan Eatts, Australian politician Bevan French (born 1996), Australian rugby league footballer Bevan George (born 1977), Australian hockey player Bevan Griggs (born 1978), New Zealand cricketer Bevan Hari (born 1975), New Zealand field hockey player Bevan Kapisi (born 1981), Samoan footballer Bevan Meredith (1927–2019), Australian Anglican archbishop of Papua New Guinea Bevan Rodd (born 2000), Scottish rugby union play.
What are the origins of the name Jessica Bevan?
The name Jessica Bevan combines two different traditions: the first name Jessica has Hebrew roots, while the surname Bevan originates from French.
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