Jethro vs Meir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Meir Rank #916

Meir is more popular, ranked #916 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Meir more popular?

Meir is more popular, ranked #916 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Meir mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Meir boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Meir is primarily a boy name.