Jerome vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Gerard Rank #1,529

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Jerome or Gerard more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Gerard mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Jerome and Gerard boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.