Billy vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Billy Rank #1,051

Jethro Rank #1,082

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Billy or Jethro more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Billy and Jethro mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Billy and Jethro boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.