Gerald vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish 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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Jethro mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerald and Jethro boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.