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Mesias

♂ Boy

Pronounced meh-SEE-ahs /meˈsi.as/Medium

Meaning: Mesias is the Spanish word for Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'. As a given name it is a religious title used in some Christian families; we present that plainly and without embellishment.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mesias is the Spanish word for Messiah — 'the anointed one', from Hebrew mashiach (said 'meh-SEE-ahs').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningMesias is the Spanish word for Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'. As a given name it is a religious title used in some Christian families; we present that plainly and without embellishment.
U.S. rank (2024)#13507 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mesias (Spanish Mesías) is the word for Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one' — a term first used for kings and priests set apart by anointing, and later, in Christian usage, for Jesus. Given as a first name in some Spanish-speaking Christian families, it belongs with other devotional names such as Jesus and Salvador. We note its religious weight plainly (said 'meh-SEE-ahs').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, devotional, and direct.

Did you know? Mesias is Spanish for Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one' — originally a word for a king or priest anointed with oil. It is a title, given as a name in some Christian families (said 'meh-SEE-ahs').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mesias — Spanish Mesías; Hebrew mashiach 'anointed one'

Variations

MesiahMessiahMesyah

Nicknames

MesiSias

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If you like Mesias…

Messiah— the English form of the same title
Salvador— a like devotional Spanish name
Jesus— a matching Spanish faith name
Elias— a same -ias biblical sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mesias mean?

Mesias is the Spanish word for Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'.

How do you pronounce Mesias?

It's said meh-SEE-ahs /meˈsi.as/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mesias a boy or girl name?

Mesias is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mesias?

Mesias is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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