Josias vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josias

Boy #1,043 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord supports"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian German Portuguese

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Josias Rank #1,043

Jethro Rank #1,082

Josias is more popular, ranked #1043 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Josias or Jethro more popular?

Josias is more popular, ranked #1043 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Josias and Jethro mean?

Josias means "the Lord supports" (Hebrew origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josias and Jethro boy or girl names?

Josias is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.