Boy name · Hebrew
Jethro
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: abundanceJethro is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "abundance". It is used in English and Hebrew.
- Meaning
- Abundance
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #953 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Jethro
As a boy's name, Jethro comes from Hebrew and means "abundance". It is used in English and Hebrew.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Jethro on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Jethro on 7 lists.
“Hebrew for abundance; a Bible name with country charm”
From Redneck names for boys, classic country boy names
“Priest of Midian and wise father-in-law of Moses”
From Priest names, biblical priest names
“Hebrew for abundance, excellence; a farmhand favorite”
From Cowboy names, western boy names
“A straw hat is required”
From Porch goose names, southern and country porch goose names
“Old-fashioned, gentle and good with kids”
From Horse names, horse names for geldings
“Abundance; Hebrew. Father-in-law of Moses”
From Old man names, old fashioned Bible names for boys
“Abundance; Hebrew, the father-in-law of Moses”
From Unique boy names, uncommon biblical boy names
How popular is Jethro?
- US rank in 2025
- #953
- 245 babies, 143 per million boys
- Best rank
- #903 in 1899
- Most babies: 245 in 2025
- Babies since 1893
- At least 4,325
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 per million |
| 1900s | 21 per million |
| 1910s | 34 per million |
| 1920s | 27 per million |
| 1930s | 18 per million |
| 1940s | 14 per million |
| 1950s | 12 per million |
| 1960s | 6 per million |
| 1970s | 10 per million |
| 1980s | 10 per million |
| 1990s | 9 per million |
| 2000s | 14 per million |
| 2010s | 57 per million |
| 2020s | 107 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,319 | #1,464 | #1,194 | #1,246 | #1,302 | #1,238 | #1,149 | #1,120 | #1,070 | #953 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names with a similar meaning
- BereketBlessing or abundance (Amharic, boy)
- KawtharAbundance (Arabic, girl)
Middle names for Jethro
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
Jethro: common questions
What does the name Jethro mean?
Jethro comes from Hebrew and means "abundance".
Is Jethro a boy or girl name?
Jethro is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Jethro come from?
Jethro comes from Hebrew and means "abundance". Today it is used in English and Hebrew.
How popular is the name Jethro?
Jethro ranked #953 in the US in 2025, with 245 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What middle names go with Jethro?
Middle names that flow well with Jethro include Abel, Clark, Dale, David and Drake. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.