Jesus \j(e)-sus\ as a boy's name is pronounced JEE-zus, hay-SOOS. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Jesus is "the Lord is salvation". Short form of Joshua, from the Hebrew name Jehoshua. The name of the biblical Christ is very frequently used as a given name in Hispanic cultures.

Jesus has 1 variant form: Jesous.

For more information, see also the related name Emmanuel.

Baby names that sound like Jesus are Josias, Esias and Isais.