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Jerome
BoyGreek origin · /juh-ROHM/ · classic
Meaning: Sacred name.
Popularity 33/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Jerome is a rare name (popularity 33/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Jerome is derived from the Greek name Hieronymos, which combines 'hieros' (sacred) and 'onyma' (name), meaning 'sacred name' or 'holy name'. It gained prominence through Saint Jerome, a 4th-century scholar and translator of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate). The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian traditions, and retains a timeless, scholarly appeal.
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