Jerome
j(e)-ro-me
US Popularity:2420
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Sacred name
Jerome is a boy’s name with ancient Greek origins and modern American ones. This timeless classic means “sacred name,” which beautifully conveys your feelings towards baby. Deriving from the Greek name, Hierōnymos, this was also the name of a prominent Christian saint. If you’re looking for a boy’s name beginning with J that has an ancient Greek root, Jerome is a fantastic choice.
Jerome Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jerome is currently #1159 on The Bump
Boy:Jerome is currently #318 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jerome is currently #2420 in U.S. births
Boy:Jerome is currently #810 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2420
in 2022
- 83
from 2021
Sources
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Jerome
SurnameDB, Last name: Jerome
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jerome, January 2018
Britannica, St. Jerome, Christian scholar, January 2024
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