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Jerome vs Tyrone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Tyrone more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Tyrone mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jerome and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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