Jerome vs Niklaus

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

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Niklaus

Boy #1,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Swiss Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,236
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nik, Niko, Klaus

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Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Niklaus Rank #1,236

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 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

Niklaus ___

  • Niklaus Joseph
  • Niklaus August
  • Niklaus Friedrich
  • Niklaus Johann
  • Niklaus Felix
  • Niklaus Maximilian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

If you choose Niklaus

Lukas Matthias Elias Lena Anna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Niklaus more popular?

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Niklaus mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Niklaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jerome and Niklaus boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Niklaus is primarily a boy name.

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