Jerome vs Jai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Jai Rank #1,308

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Jai more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Jai mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Jerome and Jai boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.

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