Messiah

Meaning of Messiah

It means 'anointed one' or 'chosen one.' It's a title given to someone seen as a savior or liberator.

Messiah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Messiah

Messiah has held fairly steady, sitting around #207 in 2025 after peaking at #172 in 2021.

Notable people named Messiah

• Messiah Marcolin
  Swedish musician and singer
• Messiah Jacobs
  American football player
• Messiah Swinson
  American football player
• Messiah de Melo
  Brazilian footballer
• Messiah Brighton
  Zimbabwean sculptor

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Questions about the name Messiah

What does the name Messiah mean?

Messiah means it means 'anointed one' or 'chosen one.' it's a title given to someone seen as a savior or liberator, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Messiah a boy's or a girl's name?

Messiah is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Messiah?

In 2025, Messiah ranked #207 for boys, down from #203 the year before.

When was Messiah most popular?

Messiah peaked at #172 in 2021.