Jerome vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Markus Rank #1,231

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Markus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Markus mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Markus boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.