Jesson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ben Jesson (born 1988), British sport shooterBruce Jesson (1944–1999), New Zealand left wing journalist, author and political figureCornelius "Charles" Jesson (1862–1926), British trade unionist and MPEmma Jesson, British meteorologistPaul Jesson (born 1946), British actorRalph William Jesson (1893–1985), US football coachRobert Jesson (1886-1917), cricketer and Army OfficerThomas Touchet-Jesson, 23rd Baron Audley (1913–1963), English peerVivian Jesson (1893–1957), known as Vivian Rich, silent film actress. Wife of Ralph W. JessonWilliam Jesson (1580-1651), English dyer, mayor and MP