Jethro

At a Glance: Name: Jethro – Meaning: abundance or pre-eminence (often rendered as 'excellence') – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JETH-roh

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Jethro is a Hebrew name pronounced JETH-roh, carrying the meaning of abundance or pre-eminence — often rendered simply as 'excellence.' It's a boy's name that doesn't come bundled with a particular trend or aesthetic. For a parent looking at the numbers, it's a name with real history behind it rather than a recent invention.

Meaning & Origin of Jethro

Meaning: Abundance or pre-eminence (often rendered as 'excellence').

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Jethro

Phonetic: JETH-roh   IPA: /ˈdʒɛθroʊ/

Popularity of Jethro

Jethro hit its historical high point in 1899, when it ranked #903 with 7 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #1078 but with 201 babies, so more boys are actually named Jethro now than at its old peak, even though its relative rank has slipped.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1893–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jethro mean?

Abundance or pre-eminence (often rendered as ‘excellence’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jethro)

How do you pronounce Jethro?

Jethro is pronounced JETH-roh (IPA: /ˈdʒɛθroʊ/).

Is Jethro a popular name right now?

Jethro peaked at #903 in 1899 and is ranked #1078 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)

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