Nick vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Jerome mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Nick and Jerome boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.