Jerome vs Steele

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"like steel, strong and hard"

Origin: Old English stēl

English American

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Steele Rank #1,384

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1384 for Steele.

Is Jerome or Steele more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Steele at #1384 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Steele mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Steele means "like steel, strong and hard" (Old English stēl origin).

Are Jerome and Steele boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Steele is primarily a boy name.