Heber vs Jairus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heber

Boy #3,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beyond, one who crossed over"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Mormon/LDS

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,481
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Heb

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Jairus

Boy #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,610
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Heber Rank #3,481
Jairus Rank #3,610

Heber is more popular, ranked #3481 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heber ___

  • Heber James
  • Heber Grant
  • Heber Samuel
  • Heber John
  • Heber Thomas

Jairus ___

  • Jairus Emmanuel
  • Jairus Michael
  • Jairus Samuel
  • Jairus David
  • Jairus Elijah
  • Jairus Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heber

Ezra Nephi Moroni Hyrum Brigham

If you choose Jairus

Lazarus Elijah Caleb Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heber or Jairus more popular?

Heber is more popular, ranked #3481 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Heber and Jairus mean?

Heber means "beyond, one who crossed over" (Hebrew origin). Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heber and Jairus boy or girl names?

Heber is primarily a boy name. Jairus is primarily a boy name.

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