Jerome as a name
Jerome is a male given name of Greek origin, meaning “sacred name” or “sacred one.” It is derived from the Greek name Hieronymos, which is composed of the elements “hieros” meaning “sacred” and “onyma” meaning “name.”
Saint Jerome is the most famous bearer of this name. He was a 4th-century Christian theologian and biblical scholar who translated the Bible into Latin, a version known as the Vulgate, which became the standard Bible of the Roman Catholic Church for many centuries.
The name Jerome has been used in various cultures and languages, including English, French, German, and Polish. It was most popular in the United States in the early to mid-20th century, but it has since declined in popularity.