Jerome vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Theodore mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jerome and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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