Gerald vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Jerome Rank #1,341

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Gerald or Jerome more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Jerome mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Gerald and Jerome boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.