Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Outstanding, Excellent, Prominence, Overhanging, Abundance
Pronunciation: JH EH TH R OW
Popularity Rank: #20,728
The name Jethro is of Hebrew origin and means Outstanding, Excellent, Prominence, Overhanging, Abundance, Overflowing. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jethro is commonly found in South Africa, Nigeria, United States of America, and 55 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH TH R OW
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Jethro is recorded 1,970 times globally, ranking it as the 20,728th most common name worldwide.
Jethro is most prevalent in South Africa, with 541 occurrences, making it the 3,136th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Jethro is found among 1 in every 2961 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #3,136 | 1 : 4,334 |
| Nigeria | #3,096 | 1 : 4,187 |
| United States of America | #10,845 | 1 : 9,886 |
| United Kingdom | #4,531 | 1 : 3,655 |
| Netherlands | #4,279 | 1 : 3,513 |
| Philippines | #1,392 | 1 : 2,961 |
| Singapore | #4,057 | 1 : 7,533 |
| Saudi Arabia | #29,720 | 1 : 45,908 |
| Hong Kong | #4,444 | 1 : 7,443 |
| Canada | #7,475 | 1 : 8,450 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jethro from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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