Emil vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Emil Rank #1,253

Jerome Rank #1,341

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Emil or Jerome more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Emil and Jerome mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Emil and Jerome boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.