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Jethro vs Toby

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
Toby Rank #1,106

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jethro or Toby more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Toby mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Toby boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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