Jethro vs Shimon

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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Shimon

Boy #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#935
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shim, Moni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jethro Rank #1,082
Shimon Rank #935

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jethro ___

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

Shimon ___

  • Shimon Ben
  • Shimon Levi
  • Shimon Yosef
  • Shimon Ari
  • Shimon Elan
  • Shimon David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jethro

Ezra Elijah Moses Miriam Ruth

If you choose Shimon

Rivka Devorah Yaakov Miriam Noam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jethro or Shimon more popular?

Shimon is more popular, ranked #935 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Shimon mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Shimon means "he who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jethro and Shimon boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Shimon is primarily a boy name.

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