Ernest vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Jethro mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernest and Jethro boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.