Jeroen

Greek

"sacred name"

Jeroen Origin and Meaning

The name Jeroen is a boy's name of Dutch origin.

Jeroen is a masculine Dutch name, the Netherlands' variant of Jerome, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name." Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders (Dutch-speaking Belgium), Jeroen gained particular recognition through famous bearers like the renowned Dutch painter Jeroen Bosch (commonly known internationally as Hieronymus Bosch). The name has a strong, distinctive sound while remaining approachable. Though common in Dutch-speaking regions since the mid-20th century, its popularity has somewhat declined in recent decades as international names have gained favor. Outside the Netherlands and Belgium, Jeroen remains relatively uncommon, giving it an exotic quality while still being pronounceable for most English speakers.