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Jethro vs Mike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,082
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jethro Rank #1,082
Mike Rank #1,011

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jethro or Mike more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Mike mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Mike boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.

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