Jesu
A boy's name of Latin origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jesu is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 19 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Jesu is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jesu is a boy's baby name, a Latin and early medieval form of Jesus, derived from the Greek Iēsous, itself from the Hebrew Yeshua meaning 'God saves.' Jesu appears in classical hymns, most famously in the chorale Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring.
Primarily used in Christian communities, particularly those with European Catholic heritage, Jesu has a reverent, archaic quality that connects directly to sacred music and early church tradition.
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Jesu is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Jesu has been recorded as a boy's name since 1993, with 19 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jesu has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 | — |
The Story of Jesu
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Jesu is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jesu are most likely born between 1993 and 1994.
How rare is Jesu?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jesu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 1990s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1993–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 | #6074 |
| 1993 | 10 | #5548 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–1994