Jethro vs Shimon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Shimon Rank #935

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jethro or Shimon more popular?

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Shimon mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Shimon boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.