Jerome vs Ryu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Ryu Rank #1,451

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1451 for Ryu.

Is Jerome or Ryu more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Ryu at #1451 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Ryu mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin).

Are Jerome and Ryu boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Ryu is primarily a boy name.