The nameJethro
Jethro is a biblical name meaning "abundance". It has a rustic, folk charm.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Jethro comes from the Hebrew Yitro, "abundance, excellence".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Jethro is the father-in-law of Moses. Jethro Tull, the agricultural pioneer, gave his name to a rock band. In England and Wales it reached 883rd in 2007.
Famous people named Jethro
- Jethro Tull, agriculturist
- Jethro, father-in-law of Moses
Popularity of the name Jethro
Jethro in the United States
Jethro was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,078 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Jethro. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Jethro in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 173 births a year on average, against 135 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Jethro
Names from the same generation as Jethro, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jethro mean?
Jethro comes from the Hebrew Yitro, "abundance, excellence".
What is the origin of the name Jethro?
Hebrew.
Is Jethro a girl's or a boy's name?
Jethro is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jethro?
In 2024, Jethro was the 1082nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 201 births.
What are good sibling names for Jethro?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elyana, Liora, Salome and Yuna for a sister, Elyas, Imran, Ilyas and Davi for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jethro?
Jethro Tull, agriculturist; Jethro, father-in-law of Moses.