He will add; God will increase
Jessup is a rare English surname-turned-first-name derived from Joseph. It stems from the Hebrew name Yosef, which signifies growth and divine addition. While Joseph is a perennial classic, Jessup offers a more rugged, rustic alternative that feels grounded and distinct.
About 7 boys were named Jessup in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the film Winter's Bone · Winter's Bone
19th-century culinary writer and cookbook author
