Boy name · Hebrew

Jeremiah

“God will exalt”

Meaning
God will exalt
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Syllables
4
Popularity
US top 100
Style
Religious
Used in
English-speaking countries

Nicknames for Jeremiah

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

English
Jerry, Jem

What people expect from a Jeremiah

Jeremiah mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.

The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Jeremiah: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

91/100

Great choice

Jeremiah · nickname: Jerry

  • International readabilityReads well across languages, "j" (said differently in English, Spanish, German and French).
  • Easy to say and spellHarder: 4 syllables.
  • Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "God will exalt".
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Did you know?

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Questions about Jeremiah

What does the name Jeremiah mean?

Jeremiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God will exalt".

Is Jeremiah a boy or girl name?

Jeremiah is usually a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jeremiah?

Jeremiah is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.

What are nicknames for Jeremiah?

Common nicknames for Jeremiah are Jerry and Jem.

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