Jethro

Meaning excellence, abundance
Origin Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Jeth-ro

About Jethro

Character-filled and robust, this name has a rugged, down-to-earth quality that appeals to those who appreciate authenticity. It carries biblical significance while maintaining a distinctly different feel from more common scriptural choices. The name has an old-fashioned charm that's come full circle to feel fresh again, riding the vintage name revival trend. It suggests someone practical, dependable, and grounded—qualities that never go out of style. The three-syllable structure gives it more substance than shorter alternatives, creating a fuller sound. While not currently common, it's familiar enough that most people can pronounce and spell it correctly. It's a name with personality and warmth.

Variations of Name Jethro

Yitro
Jetro
Jethroe

Nicknames for Jethro

Jet
Jeth
JT
Jeff
Jethro

Famous People Named Jethro

Jethro TullBritish agriculturist and inventor
Jethro BurnsAmerican musician and mandolinist
Jethro IbilekeNigerian journalist and writer
Jethro PughAmerican football player
Jethro CaveAustralian model and musician
Jethro SheeranBritish singer-songwriter and rapper
Jethro AlonestarBritish rapper and producer
Jethro TrenchEnglish composer and conductor
Jethro ComptonBritish playwright and director
Jethro BovingdonBritish automotive journalist
Jethro Rothe-KushelAmerican musician and drummer
Jethro HestonBritish electronic music producer
Jethro SkinnerNew Zealand cricketer
Jethro BradleyBritish actor
Jethro BagustAustralian politician
Jethro MasseyEnglish rugby player
Jethro MashianeSouth African soccer player
Jethro MagomboMalawian boxer
Jethro SoutarBritish translator and editor
Jethro PickettAustralian painter

Characters Named Jethro

Jethro BodineCharacter from "The Beverly Hillbillies" TV series
Jethro GibbsCharacter from the TV series "NCIS"
Jethro DumontCharacter from the radio drama "The Green Hornet"
Jethro EusticeCharacter from the novel "Voss" by Patrick White
Jethro ClampettCharacter from "The Beverly Hillbillies" TV series
Jethro CaneCharacter from the TV series "The X-Files"
Jethro DawesCharacter from the movie "Northfork"
Jethro TinkerCharacter from the TV series "Squiddly Diddly"