Jerome vs Orson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Orson Rank #1,501

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Jerome or Orson more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Orson mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Jerome and Orson boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.