Achilles vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Jerome Rank #1,341

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Achilles or Jerome more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Jerome mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Achilles and Jerome boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.