Lucius vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Lucius Rank #1,390

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Lucius or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Jerome mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Lucius and Jerome boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.