Jerome vs Kenny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Kenny Rank #1,355

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Jerome or Kenny more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Kenny mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jerome and Kenny boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.