Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Jerome is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek Hieronymos meaning 'sacred name' — combining hieros ('holy') and onoma ('name'). Saint Jerome, who translated the Bible into Latin, made this name significant throughout early Christian history.
Jerome hit its peak in the U.S. during the 1940s and 1950s, popular especially in African-American communities. Its formal sound pairs well with both creative and professional paths — poet Jerome Rothenberg and actor Jerome Flynn show its breadth.