Ithan vs Jairus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ithan

Boy #3,663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long-lived, permanent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,663
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ith

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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

Ithan Rank #3,663
Jairus Rank #3,610

Jairus is more popular, ranked #3610 vs #3663 for Ithan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ithan ___

  • Ithan James
  • Ithan Michael
  • Ithan Alexander
  • Ithan Cole
  • Ithan David
  • Ithan Thomas

Jairus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ithan

Elijah Caleb Noah Abigail Hannah

If you choose Jairus

Lazarus Elijah Caleb Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ithan or Jairus more popular?

Jairus is more popular, ranked #3610 compared to Ithan at #3663 in the United States.

What do Ithan and Jairus mean?

Ithan means "long-lived, permanent" (Hebrew origin). Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ithan and Jairus boy or girl names?

Ithan is primarily a boy name. Jairus is primarily a boy name.

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