Jesus
Jesus is a boy name of Hebrew/Greek origin meaning “God is salvation”, pronounced heh-SOOS. It ranked #173 in the United States in 2025, given to 2,078 babies, and peaked at #66 in 2001. Common nicknames: Chuy, Jesu.
How popular is Jesus in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Jesus mean, and where does it come from?
Jesus is the Greek and Latin rendering of the Hebrew name Yeshua, or Joshua, meaning "God is salvation." It is, of course, the name of the central figure of Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth, whose life and teachings form the foundation of the Christian faith. While English speakers largely reserve the name out of reverence, Jesus remains an extremely common and cherished given name throughout the Spanish-speaking world, carried with great pride as a mark of faith and typically pronounced quite differently than its English biblical usage.
How is Jesus used around the world?
Jesus is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 11+ international variants.
Female FormJesusa
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Jesus?
Famous People Named Jesus
- Jesus Luzardo — Venezuelan Major League Baseball pitcher
- Jesus Aguilar — Venezuelan Major League Baseball player
- Jesus Navas — Spanish professional footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Jesus mean?
Jesus is a boy name of Hebrew/Greek origin meaning "God is salvation." Jesus is the Greek and Latin rendering of the Hebrew name Yeshua, or Joshua, meaning "God is salvation." It is, of course, the name of the central figure of Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth, whose life and teachings form the foundation of the Christian faith.
How do you pronounce Jesus?
Jesus is pronounced heh-SOOS. Common variations include Jesus, Jesús, Yeshua.
Is Jesus a boy name?
Yes, Jesus is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Chuy, Jesu.