Jesus vs Luis

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
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jesus Rank #164
Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #164 for Jesus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesus ___

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

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesus or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do Jesus and Luis mean?

Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Jesus and Luis boy or girl names?

Jesus is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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