Curtis vs Jethro

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
Nicknames
Jet, Jeth

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929
Jethro Rank #1,082

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

Jethro ___

  • Jethro James
  • Jethro Lee
  • Jethro Cole
  • Jethro Blue
  • Jethro Reid
  • Jethro Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

If you choose Jethro

Ezra Elijah Moses Miriam Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Jethro more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Jethro mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Curtis and Jethro boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.

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