Jerome vs Jakobe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American English

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Jakobe Rank #1,304

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Jakobe more popular?

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Jakobe mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Jakobe means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jerome and Jakobe boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Jakobe is primarily a boy name.