What does Jerome mean?
Jerome means “From the greek for sacred name.”. It is a boy name of Greek origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Greek – see more Greek names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3186 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Jerome has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Jerome with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
3Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): J=10 + E=5 + R=18 + O=15 + M=13 + E=5 = 66. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 6 = 12. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 2 = 3. Result: 3.
Favorite colour
YellowThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Jerome has lucky number 3, so the colour is Yellow.
Star sign
CapricornOnly the first letter counts (J). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Jerome
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Jerome. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Jerome
Partner names that match Jerome by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Jerome + Ofelia = Jerlia · Jerome + Acacia = Jercia · Jerome + Carron = Jerron · Jerome + Helena = Jerena
Sibling names for Jerome
Names that sit well next to Jerome: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Jerome
If Jerome is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Jerome (greek, sacred).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Jerome mean?
Jerome means “From the greek for sacred name.” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Jerome?
In our collection Jerome is listed as a name of Greek origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Jerome a boy or a girl name?
Jerome is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Jerome?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Jerome is 3, with the star sign Capricorn. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Jerome?
Jerome has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Jerome?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Jerome include Je, Jer, Jero, Jerom, Ome, Jery.
Which names have a similar meaning to Jerome?
Names with a related meaning include Icis, Angel, Xena, Phanessa, Basha, Criseyde.