Jethro vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Harold mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Jethro and Harold boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.