Jerome vs Kolby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Kolby mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jerome and Kolby boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.