Jesus Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Jesus is one of the most popular names in Mexico, often paired with another name like Jesus Manuel or Jesus Alberto.

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A Deep Dive

Jesus Overview

Meaning

God is salvation, Jehovah is salvation

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

The name Jesus is derived from the Hebrew name “Yeshua,” which evolved into the Greek “Iēsous” and the Latin “Iesus.” Over time, it has been adapted into various languages.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒiː.zəs/

Popularity

Jesus is a widely used name in many Spanish-speaking countries and is also popular in religious communities worldwide. In 2023, Jesus ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Traditional, Mythological

Associated Traits

Compassionate, influential, humble, kind

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Jesus holds immense significance in Christianity as the name of Jesus Christ, the central figure of the faith. It is also revered in Islam as a prophet.

Name Day

January 1st (Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus)
A Deep Dive

Jesus Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jesús, Jessus, Isa, Iesus, Yesu, Yeshua, Joshua

Common Nicknames

Jessie, Susu, Jay, Jey, Jes, Suse, Susie

Diminutives

J, JJ, Susi, Jesi, Jese

Famous People

  • Jesus Gil
    (Spanish Politician)
  • Jesus Navas
    (Spanish Footballer)
  • Jesus Luz
    (Brazilian Model)
  • Jesus Corona
    (Mexican Footballer)
  • Jesus Franco
    (Spanish Filmmaker)
  • Jesus Vallejo
    (Spanish Footballer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Jesus Christ Superstar"
    (Rock Opera)
  • Jesus Shuttlesworth
    ("He Got Game," Film)
  • "The Last Temptation of Christ"
    (Film)
  • Jesus Quintana
    ("The Big Lebowski," Film)
  • "Jesus Walks"
    (Song)

Places

  • Jesus Green Park
    (Cambridge, England)

What Is the Meaning of Jesus?

Jesus means “God is salvation” or “Yahweh saves.” Those named Jesus are often viewed as compassionate and spiritual, displaying qualities of leadership and selflessness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jesus?

The name Jesus comes from the Hebrew name Yeshua, which was later adapted into Greek as Iēsous and then into Latin as Jesus. This name has deep religious significance, particularly in Christianity, where it has been revered for centuries.

Jesus Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jesus in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1702021#1662022#1722023
Top 3 Rankings#662001#662002#672003

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jesus

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023172
(-6 from 2022)
2102
(-154 from 2022)
0.11479
2022166
(+4 from 2021)
2256
(-10 from 2021)
0.12045
2021170
(-1 from 2020)
2266
(-29 from 2020)
0.12094
2020169
(-15 from 2019)
2295
(-246 from 2019)
0.12408
2019154
(-6 from 2018)
2541
(-101 from 2018)
0.13222
2018148
(-4 from 2017)
2642
(-106 from 2017)
0.13592
2017144
(-10 from 2016)
2748
(-330 from 2016)
0.13885
2016134
(-5 from 2015)
3078
(-101 from 2015)
0.15195
2015129
(-18 from 2014)
3179
(-343 from 2014)
0.15549
2014111
(-4 from 2013)
3522
(-150 from 2013)
0.17187
2013107
(-6 from 2012)
3672
(-111 from 2012)
0.18172
2012101
(-8 from 2011)
3783
(-384 from 2011)
0.18643
201193
(-1 from 2010)
4167
(-287 from 2010)
0.20513
201092
(-14 from 2009)
4454
(-932 from 2009)
0.21680
200978
(+1 from 2008)
5386
(-372 from 2008)
0.25395
200879
(-2 from 2007)
5758
(-463 from 2007)
0.26408
200777
(-3 from 2006)
6221
(-237 from 2006)
0.28085
200674
(-1 from 2005)
6458
(+79 from 2005)
0.29457
200573
(-3 from 2004)
6379
(-92 from 2004)
0.29986
200470
(-3 from 2003)
6471
(+309 from 2003)
0.30620
200367
(-1 from 2002)
6162
(-208 from 2002)
0.29327
200266
No change from 2001
6370
(-55 from 2001)
0.30823
200166
(+10 from 2000)
6425
(+744 from 2000)
0.31063
200076
(-6 from 1999)
5681
(+110 from 1999)
0.27204
199970
(+6 from 1998)
5571
(+354 from 1998)
0.27322
199876
(-5 from 1997)
5217
(+53 from 1997)
0.25729
199771
(+3 from 1996)
5164
(+50 from 1996)
0.25849
199674
(+2 from 1995)
5114
(+207 from 1995)
0.25522
199576
(+3 from 1994)
4907
(-9 from 1994)
0.24396
199479
(+1 from 1993)
4916
(+234 from 1993)
0.24118
199380
(-2 from 1992)
4682
(-138 from 1992)
0.22667
199278
(+2 from 1991)
4820
(+219 from 1991)
0.22961
199180
(+10 from 1990)
4601
(+470 from 1990)
0.21706
199090
(+13 from 1989)
4131
(+841 from 1989)
0.19196
1989103
(+1 from 1988)
3290
(+362 from 1988)
0.15697
1988104
No change from 1987
2928
(+139 from 1987)
0.14623
1987104
(+5 from 1986)
2789
(+190 from 1986)
0.14301
1986109
(-1 from 1985)
2599
(-86 from 1985)
0.13525
1985108
(+1 from 1984)
2685
(+172 from 1984)
0.13952
1984109
(-1 from 1983)
2513
(+4 from 1983)
0.13391
1983108
(+3 from 1982)
2509
(-116 from 1982)
0.13463
1982111
(-3 from 1981)
2625
(-133 from 1981)
0.13910
1981108
(+2 from 1980)
2758
(+58 from 1980)
0.14809
1980110
(+3 from 1979)
2700
(+336 from 1979)
0.14557
1979113
(+11 from 1978)
2364
(+290 from 1978)
0.13197
1978124
(+8 from 1977)
2074
(+30 from 1977)
0.12139
1977132
(-3 from 1976)
2044
(+4 from 1976)
0.11958
1976129
(+5 from 1975)
2040
(+116 from 1975)
0.12495
1975134
(-1 from 1974)
1924
(-21 from 1974)
0.11859
1974133
(+9 from 1973)
1945
(+207 from 1973)
0.11931
1973142
(+19 from 1972)
1738
(+128 from 1972)
0.10771
1972161
(+9 from 1971)
1610
(+27 from 1971)
0.09617
1971170
(+15 from 1970)
1583
(+101 from 1970)
0.08708
1970185
(+6 from 1969)
1482
(+79 from 1969)
0.07780
1969191
(+1 from 1968)
1403
(+175 from 1968)
0.07670
1968192
(+12 from 1967)
1228
(+87 from 1967)
0.06917
1967204
(+5 from 1966)
1141
(+34 from 1966)
0.06412
1966209
(+20 from 1965)
1107
(+92 from 1965)
0.06090
1965229
(-1 from 1964)
1015
(-60 from 1964)
0.05357
1964228
(+13 from 1963)
1075
(+81 from 1963)
0.05303
1963241
(-2 from 1962)
994
(-48 from 1962)
0.04814
1962239
(+11 from 1961)
1042
(+71 from 1961)
0.04958
1961250
(+12 from 1960)
971
(+56 from 1960)
0.04502
1960262
(+2 from 1959)
915
(-5 from 1959)
0.04226
1959264
No change from 1958
920
(+54 from 1958)
0.04247
1958264
(-6 from 1957)
866
(+10 from 1957)
0.04019
1957258
(-9 from 1956)
856
(+31 from 1956)
0.03911
1956249
(-8 from 1955)
825
(-16 from 1955)
0.03844
1955241
(+4 from 1954)
841
(+50 from 1954)
0.04023
1954245
(-11 from 1953)
791
(-51 from 1953)
0.03823
1953234
No change from 1952
842
(+32 from 1952)
0.04205
1952234
(-4 from 1951)
810
(-10 from 1951)
0.04105
1951230
(+5 from 1950)
820
(+37 from 1950)
0.04289
1950235
(-4 from 1949)
783
(-1 from 1949)
0.04305
1949231
(-11 from 1948)
784
(-61 from 1948)
0.04351
1948220
(+13 from 1947)
845
(+90 from 1947)
0.04740
1947233
(-7 from 1946)
755
(+54 from 1946)
0.04064
1946226
(-15 from 1945)
701
(+38 from 1945)
0.04247
1945211
(+31 from 1944)
663
(+104 from 1944)
0.04834
1944242
(+8 from 1943)
559
(-1 from 1943)
0.04024
1943250
(-4 from 1942)
560
(+25 from 1942)
0.03850
1942246
(+22 from 1941)
535
(+86 from 1941)
0.03799
1941268
(-13 from 1940)
449
(-14 from 1940)
0.03578
1940255
(-4 from 1939)
463
(+4 from 1939)
0.03903
1939251
(-2 from 1938)
459
(-14 from 1938)
0.04050
1938249
(-16 from 1937)
473
(-36 from 1937)
0.04162
1937233
(+7 from 1936)
509
(+39 from 1936)
0.04654
1936240
(-7 from 1935)
470
(-30 from 1935)
0.04416
1935233
(-10 from 1934)
500
(-37 from 1934)
0.04675
1934223
(+3 from 1933)
537
(+23 from 1933)
0.05057
1933226
(-24 from 1932)
514
(-121 from 1932)
0.05038
1932202
(+3 from 1931)
635
(+5 from 1931)
0.05910
1931205
(-19 from 1930)
630
(-123 from 1930)
0.05889
1930186
(-5 from 1929)
753
(-13 from 1929)
0.06667
1929181
(+3 from 1928)
766
(-9 from 1928)
0.06916
1928184
(+11 from 1927)
775
(+48 from 1927)
0.06791
1927195
(+2 from 1926)
727
(+14 from 1926)
0.06257
1926197
(-6 from 1925)
713
(-9 from 1925)
0.06225
1925191
(+17 from 1924)
722
(+60 from 1924)
0.06271
1924208
(+3 from 1923)
662
(+56 from 1923)
0.05663
1923211
(+23 from 1922)
606
(+45 from 1922)
0.05352
1922234
(+13 from 1921)
561
(+44 from 1921)
0.04986
1921247
(-9 from 1920)
517
(-11 from 1920)
0.04543
1920238
(+15 from 1919)
528
(+89 from 1919)
0.04797
1919253
(+28 from 1918)
439
(+77 from 1918)
0.04324
1918281
(+34 from 1917)
362
(+73 from 1917)
0.03452
1917315
(+5 from 1916)
289
(+19 from 1916)
0.03013
1916320
(+21 from 1915)
270
(+28 from 1915)
0.02924
1915341
(-14 from 1914)
242
(+48 from 1914)
0.02747
1914327
(+15 from 1913)
194
(+49 from 1913)
0.02839
1913342
(-46 from 1912)
145
(-1 from 1912)
0.02704
1912296
(+2 from 1911)
146
(+67 from 1911)
0.03234
1911298
(-13 from 1910)
79
(+6 from 1910)
0.03273
1910285
(-17 from 1909)
73
(+5 from 1909)
0.03501
1909268
(-11 from 1908)
68
(+1 from 1908)
0.03845
1908257
(+29 from 1907)
67
(+13 from 1907)
0.04027
1907286
(+23 from 1906)
54
(+10 from 1906)
0.03405
1906309
(-55 from 1905)
44
(-15 from 1905)
0.03054
1905254
(+34 from 1904)
59
(+15 from 1904)
0.04119
1904288
(+182 from 1903)
44
(+24 from 1903)
0.03177
1903470
(-10 from 1902)
20
(-1 from 1902)
0.01547
1902460
(-107 from 1901)
21
(-6 from 1901)
0.01582
1901353
(-56 from 1900)
27
(-22 from 1900)
0.02336
1900297
(+118 from 1899)
49
(+29 from 1899)
0.03022
1899415
(+37 from 1898)
20
No change from 1898
0.01736
1898452
(+63 from 1897)
20
(+5 from 1897)
0.01514
1897515
(-91 from 1896)
15
(-6 from 1896)
0.01230
1896424
(+67 from 1895)
21
(+4 from 1895)
0.01627
1895491
(+76 from 1894)
17
(+4 from 1894)
0.01342
1894567
(+48 from 1893)
13
(+2 from 1893)
0.01041
1893615
(+26 from 1892)
11
No change from 1892
0.00909
1892641
(+322 from 1891)
11
(+6 from 1891)
0.00837
1891963
(-296 from 1890)
5
(-4 from 1890)
0.00458
1890667
(+6 from 1889)
9
No change from 1889
0.00752
1889673
(-257 from 1888)
9
(-11 from 1888)
0.00756
1888416
(+22 from 1887)
20
(+5 from 1887)
0.01540
1887438
(+102 from 1886)
15
(+3 from 1886)
0.01372
1886540
(-42 from 1885)
12
(-2 from 1885)
0.01008
1885498
(+72 from 1884)
14
(+3 from 1884)
0.01207
1884570
(-43 from 1883)
11
(-1 from 1883)
0.00896
1883527
(-38 from 1882)
12
(-2 from 1882)
0.01067
1882489
(+164 from 1881)
14
(+6 from 1881)
0.01147
1881653
(-250 from 1880)
8
(-10 from 1880)
0.00739
1880403
First SSA data recorded
18
First SSA data recorded
0.01520

American States Popularity Rankings for Jesus

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#702021#672022#832023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#642021#662022#622023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#182021#302022#232023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1862021#1732022#1522023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3372021#3742022#3182023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2192021#2282022#2782023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#682021#752022#1012023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1502021#1572022#1622023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1652021#1942022#1982023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2762021#2082022#2682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2162021#2182022#2232023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3382021#2432022#3002023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4262021#5722022#4162023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1422021#1362022#1692023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1992021#2012022#2352023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3202021#2732022#3312023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2412021#2372022#2442023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2242021#1932022#1382023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6332021#6852022#7652023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3532021#2792022#3392023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3272021#3612022#3162023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3352021#3022022#2552023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#11572021#7672022#5942023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3452021#4382022#4132023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6682020#6372022#3832023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2382021#1752022#1852023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4422021#4182022#5332023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1852021#2112022#2562023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2462021#3622022#2622023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4942020#4222022#4562023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2092021#2852022#3442023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3652021#3732022#4102023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3132021#2142022#2112023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3222021#4822022#5822023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3902021#3352022#4632023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5422020#3622022#3502023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4032021#5102022#4142023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1842019#2182020#1682023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4822014#5692018#4852020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2402011#2112012#2612013

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2132006#1392007#2122014

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1452009#1292011#1462016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1271930#2761984#2532001

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1831998#1891999

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1942018

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2212022

Popularity Rankings for Jesus in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#132020#132021

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#472000#462001

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#482020#492021#562022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#742021#822022#1152023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#812000#822012

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#992022#932023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1842005#1342006

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1432007#1762008#1872010

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4651975#4751976#4611977

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9881988#6741990#8652000

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#10211993

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jesus a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jesus is usually a boy’s name. It holds a significant religious association with Jesus Christ, making it a revered and respectful name choice for boys, especially in Christian communities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jesus

Jesus in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jesus Gil (Politician, 1933-2004): A Spanish politician and businessman known for his controversial career and ownership of Atlético Madrid.
  • Jesus Navas (Footballer, born 1985): A talented Spanish footballer who has played for Sevilla FC and the Spanish national team.
  • Jesus Luz (Model, born 1987): A Brazilian model and DJ who gained international fame through his work in fashion.
  • Jesus Corona (Footballer, born 1993): A Mexican footballer recognized for his skills on the field and contributions to FC Porto and the Mexican national team.
  • Jesus Franco (Filmmaker, 1930-2013): A Spanish film director and musician known for his prolific career in the horror and exploitation genres.
  • Jesus Vallejo (Footballer, born 1997): A Spanish footballer who has played for Real Madrid and various other clubs on loan.
  • Jesus Zambrano (Politician, born 1953): A prominent Venezuelan politician and leader of the opposition party.
  • Jesus Pabon (Historian, 1902-1978): A Spanish historian who specialized in modern Spanish history and contributed significantly to academic research.
  • "Jesus Christ Superstar" (1970 Rock Opera): A rock opera that tells the story of the last week of Jesus Christ's life.
  • Jesus Shuttlesworth ("He Got Game," 1998 Film): A high school basketball prodigy who is pressured to attend a specific college in exchange for his father's early release from prison.
  • "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988 Film): A controversial film that explores an alternative depiction of the life and struggles of Jesus Christ.
  • Jesus Quintana ("The Big Lebowski," 1998 Film): A quirky and flamboyant bowler known for his eccentric personality.
  • "Jesus Walks" (2004 Song by Kanye West): A hip-hop song that discusses faith, religion, and societal issues.
  • Jesus Adams Foster ("The Fosters," 2013 TV Series): A teenager who navigates the complexities of being part of a large, diverse foster family.
  • "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977 TV Miniseries): A dramatization of the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his crucifixion and resurrection.
  • Jesus Velasquez ("True Blood," 2008 TV Series): A nurse and witch who becomes romantically involved with Lafayette Reynolds.
  • "Jesus, Etc." (2002 Song by Wilco): A song from the album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" reflecting on love and loss.
  • Jesus ("The Walking Dead," 2010 TV Series): A skilled and resourceful survivor who becomes an important member of the community.
  • Jesús María City (Córdoba, Argentina): A city in the province of Córdoba, famous for its annual festival celebrating traditional folklore and horse riding.
  • Jesús District (Lima, Peru): A district in Lima, offering a blend of urban and historical attractions.
  • Jesús María District (Lima, Peru): A residential and commercial district in the capital city, featuring numerous parks and shopping centers.
  • Jesus Green Park (Cambridge, England): A large public park in Cambridge, adjacent to the River Cam and popular for outdoor activities.
  • Jesús de Tavarangue Historic Site (Itapúa, Paraguay): A historic site featuring the ruins of a Jesuit mission, part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
  • Jesús Nazareno Locality (La Paz, Bolivia): A locality within the city of La Paz, known for its vibrant community and cultural landmarks.

Similar Names to Jesus

  • Jesimiel
  • Jeston
  • Jessy
  • Jesiah
  • Jesaja
  • Jessup
  • Jessamyn
  • Jesper
  • Jessen

Sibling Names for Jesus