Jerome vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Dale mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Jerome and Dale boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.