Ephraim vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

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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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Ephraim Rank #982

Jethro Rank #1,082

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Ephraim or Jethro more popular?

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Jethro mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ephraim and Jethro boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.