Boy

Jeremy

JER-uh-mee

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“English form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew 'Yirmiyahu' meaning 'God will uplift'; popularized during the 20th century as a standalone given name.”

Popularity Over Time

Jeremy US popularity rank over timeRank 3643 in 1923 to rank 14 in 1976. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#14#1829#3643192319401960198020002024

Currently ranked #266 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

3

Nicknames

JerryJemRem

Style

ClassicStrongTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Jeremy Renner (actor)
  • Jeremy Irons (actor)

Cross-Cultural Notes

Universal across English-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

English form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew 'Yirmiyahu' meaning 'God will uplift'; popularized during the 20th century as a standalone given name.

Jeremy is currently ranked #266 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Jeremy include Jerry, Jem, Rem.

Names that pair beautifully with Jeremy include Joshua, Jeremiah, Judah, Jude.