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Jess vs Jesus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jess Rank #4,646
Jesus Rank #164

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 vs #4646 for Jess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jess or Jesus more popular?

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Jesus mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Jess and Jesus boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.

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