Jesus

Boy's name

Jesus is derived from the Greek name Iesous, which is a transliteration of the Aramaic name Yeshua. It means "Yahweh is salvation."

Meaning Jesus Christ
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 2,210 Falling
Peak year 2004

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jesus Christ - Religious figure, central to Christianity.
  • Jesús Navas - Spanish footballer, plays for Sevilla FC.
  • Jesús Corona - Mexican footballer, plays for FC Porto.
  • Jesús Aguilar - Venezuelan baseball player, plays for Miami Marlins.
  • Jesús Alou - Dominican baseball player, MLB outfielder.
  • Jesús Molina - Mexican footballer, plays for Monterrey.
  • Jesús Vallejo - Spanish footballer, plays for Granada CF.
  • Jesús Dátolo - Argentine footballer, plays for Banfield.
  • Jesús Gámez - Spanish footballer, plays for Málaga CF.
  • Jesús Dueñas - Mexican footballer, plays for Tigres UANL.

Brothers for Jesus

Boy names closely related to Jesus

Sisters for Jesus

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jesus

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