Jethro vs Rodney

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 #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Rodney Rank #1,086

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Jethro or Rodney more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Rodney mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Jethro and Rodney boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.