Orson vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Orson Rank #1,501

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Orson or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Orson and Jerome mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Orson and Jerome boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.