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Jerome vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Amar Rank #1,241

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Amar more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Amar mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Jerome and Amar boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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