Jerome vs Maxim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Maxim Rank #1,448

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1448 for Maxim.

Is Jerome or Maxim more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Maxim at #1448 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Maxim mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Maxim boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Maxim is primarily a boy name.