Jerome vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Ansel mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerome and Ansel boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.