Jerome vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Lucius Rank #1,390

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Jerome or Lucius more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Lucius mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Lucius boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.