Jehu
Jehu: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jehu
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יֵהוּא (Yēhûʔ). Attested to in Akkadian as 𒁹𒅀𒌑𒀀 𒌉 𒁹𒄷𒌝𒊑𒄿 (Yaua mār Ḫumrî, literally “Jehu son of Omri”).
How popular is Jehu?
Since 1880, 1,059 boys in the U.S. have been named Jehu. Its highest rank for boys was #2636 in 1916. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Jehu FAQ
What does the name Jehu mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יֵהוּא (Yēhûʔ). Attested to in Akkadian as 𒁹𒅀𒌑𒀀 𒌉 𒁹𒄷𒌝𒊑𒄿 (Yaua mār Ḫumrî, literally “Jehu son of Omri”).
What is the origin of the name Jehu?
Jehu is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jehu?
Since 1880, 1,059 boys in the U.S. have been named Jehu. Its highest rank for boys was #2636 in 1916. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jehu a boy or girl name?
Jehu is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,059 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.