Jerome vs Phineas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Phineas Rank #1,540

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Jerome or Phineas more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Phineas mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Jerome and Phineas boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.