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Jeronimo

♂ Boy

Pronounced jehr-ohn-EEM-oh /dʒɛr.oʊn.ˈim.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Sacred name, holy name; Spanish/Portuguese form of Jerome, from Greek Hieronymos.Low

In 30 seconds: Jeronimo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Jerome, a 'sacred name' or 'holy name' from the Greek Hieronymos.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Portuguese
MeaningSacred name, holy name; Spanish/Portuguese form of Jerome, from Greek Hieronymos.
U.S. rank (2025)#1911 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births82 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519122025

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

The root Hieronymos joins the Greek words for 'sacred' and 'name', and Jeronimo is how that came down into Spanish and Portuguese. It keeps the saint-name weight of Jerome while taking on a rolling, Iberian shape.

The four-syllable flow gives it a warm, lyrical sound that suits its Spanish and Portuguese homes. It is used as a stage name by Jeronimo van Ballegoijen (born 1990), a Brazilian-born Dutch pop singer and actor.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jeronimo is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Jeronimo — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jeronimo (1990-present)
    Stage name of Jeronimo van Ballegoijen, a Brazilian-born Dutch pop singer and actor.

If you like Jeronimo…

Jerome— the English form of the same Greek Hieronymos, sharing the 'holy name' meaning
Geronimo— another Spanish name
Cristiano— shares Jeronimo's Portuguese roots
Mariano— another Spanish name
Rogelio— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeronimo mean?

Jeronimo is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Jeronimo?

It's commonly said jehr-ohn-EEM-oh /dʒɛr.oʊn.ˈim.oʊ/.

Is Jeronimo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jeronimo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jeronimo?

In 2024, Jeronimo ranked #2174 in the U.S. for boys, with 67 births recorded.

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