Jeroen

Jeroen is a Dutch masculine given name. It is the Dutch form of Jerome, deriving from the Latin Hieronymus, which in turn comes from the Greek Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name" (hieros "holy" + onoma "name"). The name is common in the Netherlands and in the Flemish part of Belgium, and it is used by Dutch-speaking communities worldwide.

The name has been widely used since the late 20th century and remains a familiar, traditional choice in Dutch-speaking regions. Variants in other languages exist (Jerome in English, Jérôme in French, Jerónimo in Spanish), but Jeroen is retained in Dutch usage. It is typically given to boys and has no widely used feminine form in Dutch.

Notable people named Jeroen include Jeroen Dijsselbloem, a Dutch politician who served as Minister of Finance and as President of the Eurogroup; Jeroen Krabbe, a Dutch actor known for film and television work; Jeroen van der Boom, a Dutch singer and television presenter; and Jeroen Pauw, a Dutch journalist and television host.