Jerome vs Lyric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,365
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Lyric Rank #1,365

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1365 for Lyric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Lyric more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Lyric at #1365 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Lyric mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Jerome and Lyric boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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