Kenny vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Kenny Rank #1,355

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Jerome mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Kenny and Jerome boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.