Francesco vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francesco

Boy #1,244 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"free man, Frenchman"

Origin: Medieval Latin Franciscus

Italian Spanish Latin American Catholic

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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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Francesco Rank #1,244

Jerome Rank #1,341

Francesco is more popular, ranked #1244 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Francesco or Jerome more popular?

Francesco is more popular, ranked #1244 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Francesco and Jerome mean?

Francesco means "free man, Frenchman" (Medieval Latin Franciscus origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Francesco and Jerome boy or girl names?

Francesco is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.