Jethro vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Lyle mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Jethro and Lyle boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.