Simeon vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Simeon Rank #1,142
Jerome Rank #1,341

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Jerome more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Jerome mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Simeon and Jerome boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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