What does the name Jerome mean?

The name Jerome means "Sacred name".

What is the origin of the name Jerome?

Jerome is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 143 babies were named Jerome in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jerome is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 143 ↘

All-Time Total: 159,125

Peak Year: 1954

Jerome is of Greek origin, derived from the name Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name" or "holy name."

Boy names closely related to Jerome

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Girl names closely related to Jerome

Raina Courtney Amira Rayne Kyla Alaya Marcella Dakota

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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