Jeremiah
JER-uh-my-uh
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew origin meaning 'God will uplift' or 'exalted of the Lord'; the biblical prophet known for his laments over Jerusalem's destruction, symbolizing steadfast faith.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #93 in the United States.
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Syllables
4
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Famous Bearers
- Jeremiah Johnson (frontiersman)
- Jeremiah Wright (theologian)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Judeo-Christian and secular Western cultures
People Also Ask
Hebrew origin meaning 'God will uplift' or 'exalted of the Lord'; the biblical prophet known for his laments over Jerusalem's destruction, symbolizing steadfast faith.
Jeremiah is currently ranked #93 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Jeremiah include Jerry, Jem, Remy.
Names that pair beautifully with Jeremiah include Joshua, Jonah, Judah, Jedediah.