Amadeus vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amadeus

Boy #1,279 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"love of God"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Italian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,279
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amadé, Deo, Adi

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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
Nicknames
Jerry, Rome, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Amadeus Rank #1,279
Jerome Rank #1,341

Amadeus is more popular, ranked #1279 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amadeus ___

  • Amadeus Wolfgang
  • Amadeus Leopold
  • Amadeus Sebastian
  • Amadeus Elias
  • Amadeus Franz
  • Amadeus Heinrich

Jerome ___

  • Jerome Alexander
  • Jerome Michael
  • Jerome David
  • Jerome Anthony
  • Jerome James
  • Jerome Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amadeus

Leopold Konstanze Cecilia Wolfgang Beatrice

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amadeus or Jerome more popular?

Amadeus is more popular, ranked #1279 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Amadeus and Jerome mean?

Amadeus means "love of God" (Latin origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Amadeus and Jerome boy or girl names?

Amadeus is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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