Jerome Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jerome Name at a Glance

Name	Jerome
Meaning	Holy name. St. Jerome (4th century) was responsible for the Latin translation of the Bible (the Vulgate). Famous Bearers: British writer Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927) and American composer/songwriter Jerome Kern (1885-1945). (see also Geronimo).
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jerome Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jerome means “Holy name. St. Jerome (4th century) was responsible for the Latin translation of the Bible (the Vulgate). Famous Bearers: British writer Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927) and American composer/songwriter Jerome Kern (1885-1945). (see also Geronimo”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jerome Name Origin

Our database records Jerome under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jerome a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jerome is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jerome

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