Jesus
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is salvation, the Lord saves
Origin: Hebrew/Greek/Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #173 in 2025 with 2,078 babies born.
History: Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew 'Yeshua,' meaning God is salvation. It is the name of the central figure of Christianity. While considered sacred and rarely used as a given name in English-speaking cultures, it is one of the most common male names in Spanish-speaking countries, where naming a son Jesus is seen as an act of devotion.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Jesus? About 1 in 1,597 babies born in 2025 were named Jesus, or roughly 5.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jesus
What does the name Jesus mean?
Jesus means “God is salvation, the Lord saves” from Hebrew/Greek/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Jesus?
Jesus has Hebrew/Greek/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “God is salvation, the Lord saves”.
How popular is Jesus?
Jesus ranked #173 in 2025 — given to 2,078 babies that year.
When was Jesus most popular?
Jesus peaked in 2004 with 6,471 babies registered that year.
Is Jesus a boy or girl name?
Jesus is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jesuss in registered births are male.
How long has Jesus been recorded?
Jesus appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.