Eliot vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Eliot Rank #1,377
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eliot ___

  • Eliot James
  • Eliot Thomas
  • Eliot Henry
  • Eliot David
  • Eliot John
  • Eliot Charles

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 Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Jerome mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Eliot and Jerome boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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