Jethro vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Carl mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Jethro and Carl boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.