Rodney vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Jethro mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rodney and Jethro boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.