Bobby vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American 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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Bobby Rank #1,126

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Jethro mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bobby and Jethro boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.