Jairus
JAY-rus; JIE-rus
Greek, Hebrew
"God enlightens"
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Updated Wed Feb 18 2026
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
- Jairusfather of Zealot, Simon, who distinguished himself in fighting in the 1st Jewish,Roman War
- Jairus KerseyAmerican singer and YouTuber of alternative rock band Alive Like Me
The name Jairus in Nameberry Blog Posts
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