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Jeremiah

JER-uh-my-uh

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✦ 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

Jeremiah US popularity rank over timeRank 739 in 1965 to rank 49 in 2011. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#49#394#7391900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #93 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

4

Nicknames

JerryJemRemy

Style

StrongClassicGrand

Famous Bearers

  • Jeremiah Johnson (frontiersman)
  • Jeremiah Wright (theologian)

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.