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Gerome

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-ROHM /dʒəˈroʊm/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Jerome, from the Greek Hieronymos, 'sacred name' (hieros, 'sacred', + onoma, 'name') — borne by St Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible. Scholarly and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Jerome: Gerome means 'sacred name' (said 'juh-ROHM'). Scholarly and classic.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA variant of Jerome, from the Greek Hieronymos, 'sacred name' (hieros, 'sacred', + onoma, 'name') — borne by St Jerome, translator of the Latin Bible. Scholarly and classic.
U.S. rank (2023)#10078 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,307

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196419122023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Gerome is a variant of Jerome, from the Greek Hieronymos, 'sacred name', tied to St Jerome. Scholarly and classic — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'juh-ROHM').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Jerome. Rare, scholarly, and classic.

Did you know? Gerome is a spelling of Jerome — from the Greek for 'sacred name' — carried by St Jerome, who translated the Bible into Latin, giving it a scholarly, classic air (said 'juh-ROHM').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Gerome — Jerome variant; Greek 'sacred name'

Variations

JeromeGerromyJeromy

Nicknames

GerryRome

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gerome mean?

Gerome is a form of Jerome, from the Greek for 'sacred name' — borne by St Jerome.

How do you pronounce Gerome?

It's said juh-ROHM /dʒəˈroʊm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gerome a boy or girl name?

Gerome is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gerome?

Gerome is a rare name in the U.S.

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