Jon vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jon Rank #893

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Jon or Jethro more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jon and Jethro mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jon and Jethro boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.