Jerome vs Landry

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

All Clear

Landry

Girl #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the land"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Land, Lanny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Landry Rank #1,187

Landry is more popular, ranked #1187 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

Landry ___

  • Landry Grace
  • Landry Marie
  • Landry Jane
  • Landry Rose
  • Landry Claire
  • Landry Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

If you choose Landry

Sutton Harper Dawson Wren Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Landry more popular?

Landry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Landry mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Landry means "ruler of the land" (Germanic origin).

Are Jerome and Landry boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Landry is primarily a girl name.

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