Jethro
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced JETH-roh
Verified name
What does Jethro mean?
Abundance, excellence
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew|Biblical
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 698 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1406 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Jet
Variant: Jethro, Jethrow
Related: Jett
Using Jethro across cultures
The wise father-in-law of Moses with a rustic charm.
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