Anthony vs Jesus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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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
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Jesus Rank #164

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #164 for Jesus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Jesus ___

  • Jesus Miguel
  • Jesus Antonio
  • Jesus Emanuel
  • Jesus David
  • Jesus Angel
  • Jesus Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Jesus more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Jesus mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Anthony and Jesus boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.

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