Jehu
Jehu is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is He.
Origin and history
Jehu is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is He'. In the Old Testament, Jehu was a king of Israel known for his fierce military zeal. Though rare in contemporary times, it has maintained a consistent, modest presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,059 babies in the United States have been named Jehu since 1880. It ranks #3626 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1774.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.1 %)
- CA (44.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 55 |
| 1930-1940 | 29 |
| 1940-1950 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 247 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Famous people named Jehu
- Jehu Chiapas: Professional Footballer, Manager
Fun facts
- Jehu was a captain of the army who was anointed king of Israel by the prophet Elisha.
- In historical English literature, 'a Jehu' was an idiomatic term for a fast or reckless driver, inspired by his reputation for furious chariot driving in the Bible.