Jethro
Meaning of Jethro
Jethro is a male name with American and British English pronunciations of JEH-throh (/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/). It also has a variation, Jetro. The name Jethro has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1893. While its popularity has varied over the years, it has remained consistently used. In recent years, Jethro has ranked between 1149 and 1694 in terms of occurrence. Parents who choose the name Jethro for their son are selecting a timeless and unique name with deep historical roots.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as JEH-throh (/ˈdʒɛθrəʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as JEH-throh (/ˈdʒɛθroʊ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jethro
| Jethro Tull was an English agriculturist known for his contributions to the British Agricultural Revolution, including the invention of the horse-drawn seed drill and hoe. |
| Geoffrey McIntyre Rowe, also known as Jethro, was a well-known Cornish stand-up comedian and singer. |
| Jethro Wood invented the first commercially successful iron moldboard plow, which revolutionized American agriculture in the antebellum period. |
| Jethro Compton is a British writer, director, and theatre producer known for his world première production of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. |
| Jethro Soutar is an English writer and translator known for his expertise in Spanish and Portuguese literature. |
