Jerome vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Percy mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Jerome and Percy boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.