Jerome vs Jr

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,050 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"junior, the younger one"

Origin: Latin

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Jr Rank #4,050

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #4050 for Jr.

Is Jerome or Jr more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Jr at #4050 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Jr mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Jr means "junior, the younger one" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Jr boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Jr is primarily a boy name.