Jesus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jesus Name at a Glance

Name	Jesus
Meaning	Abbreviation of Joshua from the Hebrew name Jehoshua meaning 'Jehovah is salvation.'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jesus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jesus means “Abbreviation of Joshua from the Hebrew name Jehoshua meaning 'Jehovah is salvation”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jesus Name Origin

Our database records Jesus under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jesus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jesus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jesus

When considering Jesus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.