Alder vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Alder Rank #1,424

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Jerome mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Alder and Jerome boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.