Jerome vs Kristopher

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

Jerome Rank #1,341
Kristopher Rank #1,174

Kristopher is more popular, ranked #1174 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jerome ___

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

Kristopher ___

  • Kristopher James
  • Kristopher Lee
  • Kristopher Michael
  • Kristopher Andrew
  • Kristopher John
  • Kristopher Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

If you choose Kristopher

Ashley Brandon Nicole Melissa Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Kristopher more popular?

Kristopher is more popular, ranked #1174 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Kristopher mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Kristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Jerome and Kristopher boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Kristopher is primarily a boy name.

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