Jerome vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Alder Rank #1,424

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Jerome or Alder more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Alder mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Jerome and Alder boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.