Howard vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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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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Howard Rank #1,056

Jethro Rank #1,082

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Howard or Jethro more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Howard and Jethro mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Jethro boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.