Jerome vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Elmer mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Jerome and Elmer boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.