Jai vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Jai Rank #1,308
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jai ___

  • Jai Arjun
  • Jai Dev
  • Jai Prakash
  • Jai Kumar
  • Jai Rajan
  • Jai Veer

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 Jai

Dev Rohan Priya Ananya Vikram

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Jerome more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jai and Jerome mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Jai and Jerome boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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