Jethro vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Elmer Rank #1,169

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Jethro or Elmer more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Elmer mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Jethro and Elmer boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.