Jerome

Meaning of Jerome

Jerome means "sacred name." It comes from the Greek name Hieronymos.

Jerome has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jerome

After ranking as high as #488 in 2001, Jerome has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jerome

• Jerome Bettis
  Former NFL running back
• Jerome Powell
  Chairman of the Federal Reserve
• Jerome Robbins
  Broadway choreographer and director
• Jerome Kern
  American composer of musicals
• Jerome Flynn
  English actor

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Questions about the name Jerome

What does the name Jerome mean?

Jerome means jerome means "sacred name." it comes from the greek name hieronymos, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Jerome a boy's or a girl's name?

Jerome is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jerome?

Jerome did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jerome most popular?

Jerome peaked at #488 in 2001.