Jeffery vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Jerome more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Jerome mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Jeffery and Jerome boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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