Gary vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Jethro mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Jethro boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.