Jeronimo name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Greek, Italian and Spanish
Pronunciation: j(e)-roni-mo
Meaning: Holy Name
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What does Jeronimo mean?

The odd boy name Jeronimo is commonly used in Greek, Spanish and Italian. Its origin is in Old Greek, Jeronimo means "Holy Name". Jeronimo is variant of popular, long standing and biblical Jerome.

Also Jerome is English cognate of Hieronymus. Jerome's meaning is Sacred, Sacred Name One who Bears a Holy Name and Of Holy Name has its origin in Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Jeronimo?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Jeronimo is j(e)-roni-mo. The name can also be pronounced as jer(o)-nimo.

Variants of Jeronimo

Jerome, Hieronymos, Hieronymus, Gerolamo, Gerry, Jeromy, Hieronimus, Geri, Gerwald

How popular is the name Jeronimo?

Jeronimo is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1912 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 2011, it ranked 1966th when 70 boy were named Jeronimo.

Over 1810 people have been named Jeronimo in United States. Jeronimo is an uncommon baby name in France, where it had been in use for 20 years, last appeared in 1987 and made just beyond the top 1000 names.

But Jeronimo is a popular baby name in Mexico where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Brazil, Spain and Guatemala. At least, 120000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2023193280
2022239658
2021251152
2020249551
2019203971
2018218363
2017231756
2016200971
2015214364
2014204369
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Jeronimo in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands2239
Sweden1016
Norway106
Denmark70

Here's what numbers has to say about Jeronimo

When it comes to friends, you are their rock and shoulder to cry. When it comes to your job, you are always the one with a new idea to present. You are warm but cold at the same time, strong but gentle, depending on the people around you. You believe planning revenge is a waste of energy and time and you use those doing something productive or noble. You are attracted to everything that can make this world a better place to live in.

Other names similar to Jeronimo

  •  Egor - Egor's meaning is Farmer or Earthworker has its origin in Old Greek and Old Norse is a boy name is used mostly in Russian
  •  Angelino - Unwonted Angelino has its origin in Old Greek, Angelino means "Angel", prevalently used in Spanish is used as a boy name
  •  Alexandrine - Used mainly in Swedish and Finnish long standing and unfamiliar, Alexandrine is originated from Old Greek, Alexandrine means "Protect or Man, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men or Manly" is a baby girl name
  •  Kajsa - Rare girl name Kajsa is originated from Old Greek, Kajsa means "The Pure" is used commonly in Scandinavian, Finnish and Swedish
  •  Homeros - Meaning of Homeros is Homeros and Hostage is a baby boy name specifically used in Greek is of Old Greek origin. Homeros is derivation of Homer.

Famous people named Jeronimo

  • Jeronimo de la Ossa, Panamanian poet, lyricist, and diplomat
  • Jeronimo Bassano, Italian musician in the Kingdom of Venice
  • Jeronimo Suñol, Spanish sculptor born in Barcelona
  • In 2019 documentary film, The Clowns, Jeronimo Freixas played Jero.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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