What origin is the name Jehu?

Jehu comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jehu a popular name?

Jehu is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jehu does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Jehu?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jehu — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jehu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jehu

Jehu

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Jehu is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Himself who exists; jehovah is he. the biblical military commander of israel (later king) who was noted for pell-mell style of chariot driving".

Jehu is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Himself who exists; jehovah is he. the biblical military commander of israel (later king) who was noted for pell-mell style of chariot driving". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Himself who exists; jehovah is he. the biblical military commander of israel (later king) who was noted for pell-mell style of chariot driving

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jehu

Very rare in US records

What does Jehu mean?

Jehu is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Himself who exists; jehovah is he. the biblical military commander of israel (later king) who was noted for pell-mell style of chariot driving".