Jerome vs Riot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noisy disturbance, civil commotion"

Origin: Old French riote

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Riot Rank #1,245

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Riot more popular?

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Riot mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin).

Are Jerome and Riot boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Riot is primarily a boy name.