Jairus
JAY-rus; JIE-rus
Greek, Hebrew
"God enlightens"
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Updated Thu Dec 11 2025
The name Jairus peaked for boys at #1356 in 1994. The name is most popular in JAIRUS, JAIRUS, and JAIRUS.
Popularity of the name Jairus
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Famous People Named Jairus
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