Jesus

Jesus - A very unique male name

Jesus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #229. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jesus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jesus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jesus. The baby boy name Jesus was given to 2,055 baby boys in 2025, ranking #174 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 714 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jesus peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 67.

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Jesus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jesus is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #32 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #645.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jesus is where you live.

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Jesus origin and meaning

Spanish form of Jesus, from Hebrew via Greek

From Hebrew Yeshua, 'Yahweh saves' or 'Yahweh is salvation'

Jesús is the Spanish form of the name of Jesus of Nazareth, from Aramaic Yeshua rendered in Greek as Iesous. Unlike in English-speaking tradition, it has been an ordinary, common boys' name in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries. In the United States it peaked in 2004 and has eased down gently.

Attested etymology

Jesus is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jesus, pop culture references for the name Jesus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jesus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jesus, sorted by popularity.

Joshua / Jack / Jose / Joe / Jesse / Jay / Josiah / Jake / Jessie / Jace /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Jesus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jesus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jesus?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

heh-SOOS · /hɛˈsuːs/
In Spanish it is heh-SOOS; the English religious pronunciation JEE-zus applies to the biblical figure, not to a man's personal name.

Around the world

• Jesus (Portuguese) — Used as-is, pronounced zheh-ZOOS
• Iisous (Greek) — The Greek form from which the name spread

Spellings and nicknames

• Jesús — The correct Spanish spelling with its accent mark

Nicknames: ChuyChucho

Famous bearers

• Jesus of Nazareth — Central figure of Christianity (Biblical) Historical
• Jesús Navas — Spanish international footballer and World Cup winner (b. 1985) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

For Spanish-speaking families Jesús is a traditional, devout and completely ordinary name; outside those communities parents choose it knowing it will draw attention.

Worth knowing

• In English the name is inseparable from Jesus Christ, and many people will mispronounce it JEE-zus
• Expect strong reactions — reverence from some, discomfort from others — outside Spanish-speaking communities