Jerome
sacred name (Greek)
Jerome is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 44, with 134,036 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
sacred name (Greek)
Jerome comes from the Greek name Hieronymos, composed of 'hieros' (sacred) and 'onoma' (name). While Saint Jerome is a revered Doctor of the Catholic Church who translated the Vulgate Bible, the specific spelling and pronunciation used in the Philippines reflects American English influence rather than the Spanish 'Jerónimo'. It is a staple classic male name across generations in the country.
Derived from the Ancient Greek name Hieronymos, meaning 'sacred name', via Latin Hieronymus and French Jérôme. In the Philippines, the name entered widespread use through English influence and Christian Catholic veneration of Saint Jerome.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like 'Joms', 'Rome', 'Rom', or 'Jer'. It is frequently used both as a standalone first name and paired in double names such as 'Mark Jerome' or 'John Jerome'.
Related forms
- Jerónimo Spanish
- Jérôme French
- Gerolamo Italian
- Hieronymus Latin
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Jerome with common surname pairs
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How do I use Jerome with two Filipino surnames?
Jerome is the given name. The full name is Jerome + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jerome a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jerome is number 44, with 134,036 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.