Edmund vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

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 Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Jethro

Ezra Elijah Moses Miriam Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Jethro mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edmund and Jethro boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.

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