Jerome vs Cecil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Cecil Rank #1,487

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Jerome or Cecil more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Cecil mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Cecil boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.