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What names are similar to Jesus?

If you like Jesus, consider Justus, Titus and Cyrus. Like Jesus, their spellings end in -us.

The same sound

Two syllables, ending the same way as Jesus.

Justus Latin · just, fair
Titus Latin · an ancient Roman given name whose meaning is unknown
Cyrus Persian · meaning uncertain; borne by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire
Marcus Latin · Roman name probably related to Mars; its deeper origin is uncertain

The same roots

Also Hebrew names, from the tradition Jesus comes from.

Adam Hebrew · man; connected with the Hebrew word for ground in Genesis; also a name in the Quran
Judah Hebrew · probably "praised", from Hebrew Yehudah
Jaime Hebrew · Spanish and Portuguese form in the James and Jacob family, carried by medieval kings of Aragon; English Jaime also belongs to Jamie’s branch; Jacob is traditionally interpreted as "supplanter", though its etymology is debated
Adan Hebrew · a Spanish form of Adam, from Hebrew adam, "human, man"; Genesis links adam with adama, "ground", in a play on words

The same feel

Also biblical and international names.

Davi Portuguese · Brazilian Portuguese form of David, traditionally "beloved"
Jonas Greek · dove (Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew Jonah, carried into French)
Joel Hebrew · Yahweh is God
Jairo Hebrew · Spanish form of Jair, meaning he shines

Names of the same moment

Each of these is at its highest in the 2010s, the same decade as Jesus, on a similar curve.

Amos Hebrew · 'load, burden' (Hebrew amas)
Mathew Hebrew · variant of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'
Abram Hebrew · exalted father, or a father held in high honor; Abraham’s earlier name in Genesis
Abel Hebrew · traditionally "breath"
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