Jethro vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Palmer Rank #1,079

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Palmer mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Jethro and Palmer boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.