Ilan vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilan Rank #1,450
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

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 Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Jerome mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Ilan and Jerome boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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