Jethro vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Ira mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Ira boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.