Jethro vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Billy mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Jethro and Billy boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.