Josu

Josu is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “Jesús.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Josu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
“Jesús”

About the name Josu

Josu belongs to the Spanish and French tradition. Its meaning — “Jesús” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Josu first appears in Social Security records in 2017. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11440 in 2017, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Josu in US records

First recorded (US)
2017
Best US rank
#11440 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Total since 1880
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Josu mean?

Josu means “Jesús” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Josu a boy or girl name?

Josu is a boy name.

What origin is the name Josu?

Josu comes from the Spanish and French tradition.

How popular is the name Josu?

Josu first appears in US records in 2017. Its best-ever ranking was #11440 in 2017, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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