Jerome vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Linus Rank #1,423

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Jerome or Linus more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Linus mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Jerome and Linus boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.