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Jesus vs Jess

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

Jesus Rank #164
Jess Rank #4,646

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesus or Jess more popular?

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

What do Jesus and Jess mean?

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

Are Jesus and Jess boy or girl names?

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

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