Emil vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,253
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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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

Emil Rank #1,253
Jerome Rank #1,341

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emil ___

  • Emil August
  • Emil Kaspar
  • Emil Lukas
  • Emil Franz
  • Emil Otto
  • Emil Tobias

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 Emil

Oskar Lena Marta Bruno Clara

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emil or Jerome more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Emil and Jerome mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Emil and Jerome boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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