Jerome
Jerome: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒəˈɹəʊm/ · /d͡ʒəˈɹoʊm/
Meaning and origin of Jerome
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From the Old French vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ancient Greek Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnumos). Doublet of Geronimo and Hieronymus.
How popular is Jerome?
Since 1880, 1,062 girls and 161,234 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerome (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1934 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 1938. In 2025, 158 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jerome
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Sibling name ideas for Jerome
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Jerome FAQ
What does the name Jerome mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From the Old French vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ancient Greek Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnumos). Doublet of Geronimo and Hieronymus.
What is the origin of the name Jerome?
Jerome is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Jerome?
Since 1880, 1,062 girls and 161,234 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerome (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1934 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 1938. In 2025, 158 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jerome a boy or girl name?
Jerome is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,062 girls and 161,234 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.