Jez is most commonly a diminutive form of several given names.
According to the provided reference, "Jez" as a nickname is most commonly a shorter version of the following names:
- Jeremy (roughly homophonous to "Jers" in non-rhotic accents)
- Jezebel
- Jeremiah
- Jerahmeel
- Jezreel
The reference also indicates that the nickname "Jez" can be extended to form other nicknames, such as "Jezza" or "Jezzie," primarily when it is derived from the name Jezreel.
