Jerome vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Down Rank #63,580

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Jerome or Down more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Down mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jerome and Down boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.