Jerome vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Rush Rank #1,496

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Jerome or Rush more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Rush mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Jerome and Rush boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.