Jerome vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Jean Rank #1,141

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Jean mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Jerome and Jean boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.