Jeremy

Fact sheet

Name: Jeremy
Gender: Boy name
Syllables: 3

What does the name Jeremy mean?

The name Jeremy is an English short form and in the spelling Jérémy a French form of Jeremia/Jeremias with the meaning 'God elevates' or 'God is exalted'. The meaning of the name derives from the ancient Hebrew original name Jirmejahu (jirməjāhû) and the ancient Hebrew words jāh for 'JHWH (Hebrew name for God)' and rwm for 'to be exalted'. Other English forms of Jeremia are Jeremiah and Jerry. A French variant of Jérémy is Jérémie. Additional foreign variants of Jeremy or Jeremia include Geremia (Italian), Jeremiasz and Jeremi (Polish), Jarmo, Jarno, and Jorma (Finnish), Dermot and Diarmaid (Irish), as well as Ermias (Amharic).

Where does the name Jeremy come from?

Etymology Jeremy is a masculine given name of ancient Hebrew origin with the meaning 'God elevates' or 'God is exalted'. Ancient Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Jeremy?

Sound & pronunciation of Jeremy: The name Jeremy is three to four syllables and flows smoothly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Dsche-re-my' [ˈdʒɛʁəmi], with the vowel sequence creating a melodic sound. The bright final syllable adds lightness to the name. Jeremy feels international and vibrant - modern, sonorous, and present.

When is the name day of Jeremy?

Jeremy has name days on February 16, May 1, and June 7.

Popularity

Jeremy is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,506th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2006 at 73rd place. In the last ten years, Jeremy has been given as a first name about 910 times, placing it 570th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 340th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jamie / Jamy / Jay / Jayjay / Jeje / Jem / Jer / Jere / Jeremeyer / Jerminator / Jermy / Jerom / Jerre / Jerrie / Jerry / Jeruschka / Jery / Jey / Jeyjey / Jezzy / JJ / Merejy / Remy

Similar first names

Jeremia Jeremiah Jeremias Jeremie

Famous people

Jeremy Allerton (cricketer from Great Britain)
Jeremy Blackman (American musician)
Jeremy Brett (actor)
Jeremy Brudenell (actor from Great Britain)
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (English presenter)
Jeremy Clayton Davis (American bassist)
Jeremy Crowe (Australian motorcycle racer)
Jeremy Current (musician from America)
Jeremy Davies (American actor)
Jeremy Donougher (rugby player from Argentina)
Jeremy Drew Bieber (singer (real name of Justin Bieber)
Jeremy Fitzgerald (character from Five Nights at Freddy's)
Jeremy Gilbert (character from The Vampire Diaries)
Jeremy Gilley (British actor)
Jeremy Harris (American football player)
Jeremy Hill (American football player)
Jeremy Irons (actor)
Jeremy Jackson (actor (Hobie from Baywatch)
Jeremy James (children's book character)
Jérémy Kapone (French actor)

Frequently asked questions about the name Jeremy

What is the origin of the name Jeremy?

Jeremy is a masculine given name of ancient Hebrew origin, derived from Jeremia. The meaning of the name is 'God elevates' or 'God is exalted'.

What variants are there for the name Jeremy?

There are various forms of the name, such as Jérémy (French), Jeremiah, and Jerry (English). Other variants include Geremia (Italian) as well as Jeremi and Jeremiasz (Polish).

What nicknames are common for Jeremy?

Typical nicknames for Jeremy include Jamie, Jay, Jer, and Jerry. Other creative alternatives are Jerminator, Jeyjey, and Jezzy.

How is the name Jeremy pronounced?

The name Jeremy is generally pronounced as 'Dschäremi'. The French variant Jérémy is pronounced as 'Dschérémi'.