Jerome vs Jeffery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Jeffery mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Jerome and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.