Jean vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jean or Jerome more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jean and Jerome mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Jean and Jerome boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.