Boy name
Jeremy name meaning
“God will exalt”
Jeremy is a masculine English form of Jeremiah, commonly linked to the meaning “God will exalt.” Its source is the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, conventionally interpreted with that meaning. Jeremiah is the related name through which Jeremy connects to its Hebrew root and its established interpretation.
What does Jeremy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jeremy
An English form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu. The name is conventionally interpreted as 'God will exalt'.
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Name combinations with Jeremy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jeremy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Marselus: little Mars
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Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
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Jeremy Gerald
Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
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Meaning of each word
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Jeremy Dafid
Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Dafid: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
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How to pronounce Jeremy
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦫꦺꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮛᮨᮙᮤ |
Is Jeremy a boy’s name?
Yes, Jeremy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jeremy ranks #2,015 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jeremy
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Jeremy
- Jeremy Thomas · b. 1970
- Jeremy Archer · b. 1991
- Jeremy Luciano Nazario Poetiray · b. 1998
- Jeremy Meciaz
- Jeremy Teti · b. 1968
- Jeremy Abner Aritonang · b. 2007
- Jeremy Elyon Masterganesha
- Jeremy Thomas
FAQ about the name Jeremy
What is the meaning of Jeremy?
Jeremy means God will exalt. An English form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu. The name is conventionally interpreted as 'God will exalt'.
Is Jeremy a boy’s name?
Yes, Jeremy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jeremy?
Jeremy is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jeremy have?
Jeremy has 3 syllables (Je-re-my) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Jeremy?
Jeremy ranks #2,015 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jeremy?
Some ideas: Jeremy Timotheus Marselus; Jeremy Yeheskiel Siprianus; Jeremy Gerald.
Famous people named Jeremy?
Notable people named Jeremy include Jeremy Thomas, Jeremy Archer, Jeremy Luciano Nazario Poetiray.
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