Maxim vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxim

Boy #1,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Maxim Rank #1,448

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1448 for Maxim.

Is Maxim or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Maxim at #1448 in the United States.

What do Maxim and Jerome mean?

Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Maxim and Jerome boy or girl names?

Maxim is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.