Male Name
Jerko
ˈjer.ko
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
17/100
youthful65%
informal120%
common65%
urban65%
devious120%
strong80%
rough120%
strange80%
simple80%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Jerko is a Croatian diminutive form of the name Jerome, which is derived from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning 'sacred name'. It is commonly used in Croatia and other Slavic-speaking countries as a familiar or affectionate form of Jerome.
Etymology
Original Form:
Hieronymos
Evolution:
From Greek Hieronymos to Latin Hieronymus, then to Jerome in English, and finally to Jerko as a Croatian diminutive.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and linguistic studies on Slavic names.