Jethro
j(e)-th-ro
Popularity:
2430
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Eminent; Excellence; Abundant
There's something about boy's names beginning with the letter J that jumps out at parents! Jethro is one such choice; a trendy-sounding boy's name that enjoys status as a timelessly popular option. This name means "excellence,” “eminent," and "abundant," which are fitting interpretations seeing as Jethro is a great choice and it shows no sign of disappearing! While it may sound cool and contemporary, Jethro is in fact a historical name of Hebrew origin. In the Bible, Jethro was a priest of Midian and father-in-law to Moses. Jethro stands alongside names like Jared, Seth, Jeffrey, and Jericho as standout names with that universally appealing and relaxed aura.