jez

Jez is a nickname commonly used in English-speaking countries. It typically derives from given names such as Jeremy or Jesse, but it can also serve as a standalone given name or stage name. The spelling Jez is common in informal contexts and for male characters in popular culture.

Notable individuals associated with the name include Jez Butterworth, an English playwright and screenwriter known for Jerusalem and The Ferryman; Jez Alborough, a British author and illustrator of children's books such as Where's My Teddy?; and Jez Lowe, an English folk singer-songwriter whose work blends traditional and contemporary material.

In fiction, the nickname Jez is used for the character Jeremy Usborne in the British television series Peep Show, where he is one of the two central protagonists. The use of Jez as a casual form of address reflects a broader pattern in English nicknaming.