Jerome vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Emil Rank #1,253

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Emil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Emil mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Emil boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.