Gordon vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English 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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Gordon Rank #1,090

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Gordon or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Jethro mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gordon and Jethro boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.