Jethro vs Alistair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Alistair Rank #910

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Alistair more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Alistair mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jethro and Alistair boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Alistair is primarily a boy name.