Jerome vs Pierre

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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Pierre

Boy #1,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French European Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,252
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pier

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Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Pierre Rank #1,252

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 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

Pierre ___

  • Pierre Henri
  • Pierre Louis
  • Pierre Alexis
  • Pierre Emile
  • Pierre Jean
  • Pierre Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

If you choose Pierre

Henri Margaux Luce Julien Claire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Pierre more popular?

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Pierre mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Pierre means "rock, stone" (Greek via French origin).

Are Jerome and Pierre boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Pierre is primarily a boy name.

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