Jethro vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Mathew mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Mathew boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.