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Jonathan 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

Jonathan Rank #83
Jesus Rank #164

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #164 for Jesus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Jesus more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Jesus mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Jonathan and Jesus boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.

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