Jerome vs Gerald

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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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Gerald mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerome and Gerald boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.