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Jesus

Pronunciation: [ j-EEZ-uhs ]

Girl Name #38,644 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jesus is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EEZ-uhs.

Parents who love the name Jesus often also consider Jennie, Jessie, Jean .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#38,644
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Jes Jey Jesie

Also a Boy Name

Jesus is also used as a boy name, ranked #164.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesus

Is Jesus a boy or girl name?
Jesus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38644. As a boy name, it is ranked #164. Jesus is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Jesus?
Jesus is pronounced j-EEZ-uhs.
How popular is the name Jesus?
Jesus is currently ranked #38644 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jesus?
Common nicknames for Jesus include Jes, Jey, and Jesie.
Is Jesus a common or rare name?
Jesus is an uncommon name, ranked #38644 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jesus

Jesus is a girl name .

Is Jesus a boy or girl name? Jesus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,644 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #164. Jesus is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jesus is currently ranked #38,644 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jesus include Jes, Jey, and Jesie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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