Jethroe
Jethroe Origin and Meaning
Jethroe is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Jethro, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'abundance' or 'excellence.' In the Bible, Jethro was Moses' father-in-law and a Midianite priest. This particular spelling with the added 'e' may have been influenced by surname usage or represents a deliberate modification to distinguish it from the more common Jethro spelling. The name gained some recognition in the mid-20th century particularly through baseball player Sam Jethroe, who played in the Negro Leagues and later became the 1950 National League Rookie of the Year with the Boston Braves. Despite this notable namesake, Jethroe has remained relatively uncommon as a given name throughout recorded naming history. The spelling variation creates a distinctive visual appearance while maintaining the traditional pronunciation.