Jerome name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: j(e)-ro-me
Meaning: Of Holy Name and Sacred
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What does Jerome mean?

Prevalent and Ceaseless Jerome has its origin in Old Greek, Jerome means "Of Holy Name or Sacred" is a gender-neutral name is primarily used in French, Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish and Finnish.

Also Jerome is English cognate of Hieronymus.

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How do I pronounce Jerome?

j(e)-ro-me is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Jerome.

Variants of Jerome

Hieronymos, Gerolamo, Gerry, Gerwald, Jeromy, Hieronymus, Hieronimus

Names that rhyme with Jerome

How popular is the name Jerome?

Jerome was a popular name in United States. Over 160964 babies have been given the first name in 219 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1938, 3109 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 93rd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 219 years. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 6 times Also, an extremely popular name in France having over 182746 recievers in 155 years of usage.

At its zenith in 1974, it ranked 6th when 13089 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 10 baby names 9 times

In England and Wales, Jerome was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 1153 babies.

When at its peak in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Jerome is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 49 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 384 babies in Ireland have been named Jerome. Also, it is among the top 500 boy names in Belgium. Over 236 people have been named Jerome in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Jerome is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in DR Congo, Burundi, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Cameroon, Canada, Congo, Benin, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Chad. At least, 630000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018868250
2017856253
2016837268
2015833268
2014807283
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Jerome in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands311297512
Finland2114650
Sweden6685512
Norway3470512
Denmark53050

Here's what numbers has to say about Jerome

You are always filled with positive and creative energy that you pass around. To have letter J as your cornerstone means to stand for fairness, balance, justice, and equality. You motivates people who lack self-confidence and motivation to go after the things they want in life. You appreciate an educated man. You are one yourself. Liberating from your self-imposed restrictions will affect your life in a positive rather than negative way as you assume.

Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Jerome

  •  Genesio - Genesio's meaning is Creation or The Element Genesis Meaning Birth Creation is used specifically in Italian that came from Old Greek is given to baby boys
  •  Hippolyte - Boy name Hippolyte is substantially used in French and came from Old Greek, Hippolyte means "Hippos, Lyein or Who Loves Horses"
  •  Agnieszka - Uncommon girl name Agnieszka is originated from Old Greek, used dominantly in Polish language, Agnieszka means "The Chaste or The Pure"
  •  Cristobal - Famed Cristobal has its origin in Old Greek is used largely in Spanish and English, Cristobal means "He who Holds Christ in his Heart or Carrier of Christ" is a unisex name
  •  Tracy - Tracy's meaning is Warrior, Brave or Harvester is used particulary in English and English bestowed upon both genders is of Old Greek and Old French origin
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Famous people named Jerome

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  • Jerome Damon, retired South African football referee
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