Jethro vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Gerald Rank #1,168

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Jethro or Gerald more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Gerald mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jethro and Gerald boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.