Jerome vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Terrence Rank #1,525

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Jerome or Terrence more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Terrence mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Jerome and Terrence boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.