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Jethro vs Terry

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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Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jethro Rank #1,082
Terry Rank #1,187

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1187 for Terry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jethro or Terry more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Terry mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Jethro and Terry boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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