Why Don’t English Speakers Name Their Kids Jesus?

Opublikowano: 2026-08-22

Why is Jesús a completely normal name across the Spanish-speaking world, while Jesus is almost unheard of as a given name among English speakers? Today I explore the surprising history and etymology of the name Jesus, from its ancient Hebrew origins to the very different naming traditions that developed in England, Spain, and Latin America. Along the way, we’ll trace how Yeshua changed as it moved through Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and English—and uncover a linguistic twist hiding in plain sight. We’ll also dig into medieval Christian naming customs, the historical reverence surroun...