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Jairus: Meaning & Origin

Jairus is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “He will awaken”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

JYE-rus

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

JaiJay

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

26%
54
2010
40
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jairus Binyamin
  • Jairus Shalom
  • Jairus Levi

Famous Namesakes

  • Jairus, a character in the New Testament