Phineas vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Jerome mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Phineas and Jerome boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.