Jerome vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Achilles Rank #1,223

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Achilles more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Achilles mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin).

Are Jerome and Achilles boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Achilles is primarily a boy name.