Jerome vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Nova mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Nova boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.