Jethro vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Gus Rank #1,216

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Jethro or Gus more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Gus mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Jethro and Gus boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.