Jethro vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Jon mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Jon boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.