The nameJesus
Jesus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is salvation". Common in Spanish as Jesús, it is used mostly in the Hispanic world.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Jesus comes from the Greek Iēsous, from the Hebrew Yeshua, short form of Yehoshua, Joshua: "Yahweh is salvation".
Origin
Hebrew, through Greek and Latin. In Spain and Latin America, Jesús is a common first name.
History
Jesús is common in Spain, Mexico and the rest of Latin America. In the United States it reached the top 70 among Hispanic families.
Famous people named Jesus
- Jesús Navas, footballer
- Jesús Alou, baseball player
Popularity of the name Jesus
Jesus in the United States
Jesus was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 61,596 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Jesus. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Jesus in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,231 births a year on average, against 2,845 in the five years before.
Jesus in France
Jesus was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 785 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Jesus. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Jesus in France were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sibling names for Jesus
Names from the same generation as Jesus, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jesus mean?
Jesus comes from the Greek Iēsous, from the Hebrew Yeshua, short form of Yehoshua, Joshua: "Yahweh is salvation".
What is the origin of the name Jesus?
Hebrew, through Greek and Latin. In Spain and Latin America, Jesús is a common first name.
Is Jesus a girl's or a boy's name?
Jesus is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jesus?
In 2024, Jesus was the 164th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,210 births.
What are good sibling names for Jesus?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Anna, Sara, Mary and Maria for a sister, Miguel, Juan, Nathaniel and José for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jesus?
Jesús Navas, footballer; Jesús Alou, baseball player.