Jesus Christ is the central figure of the Bible's New Testament, and Christianity is founded on his life and teachings. The name is most commonly used by Spanish-speaking families and stems from the same Hebrew root as Joshua. Typically pronounced hey-SOOS (like Dr. Seuss), Jesus is a popular name choice for boys in the United States.
Popularity:
How popular is Jesus? Here's how many babies were named Jesus over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Famous Namesakes:
Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Athlete Jesus Figueroa, Ahtlete Jesus Sanchez,
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