Jethro vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Howard mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jethro and Howard boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.