Jeremy
Jeremy is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via English origin, meaning “God will exalt”.
| Meaning | God will exalt |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via English |
| Pronunciation | JAIR-uh-mee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Jeremy
Jeremy is the traditional English form of Jeremiah, used since the Middle Ages and found in some early English Bibles. It comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, usually explained as 'God will exalt', although scholars debate the exact meaning. The philosopher Jeremy Bentham is a famous bearer, and the name was very popular in the English-speaking world from the 1960s to the 80s.
Is Jeremy a Christian name?
Jeremy is an English form of Jeremiah, one of the great prophets of the Hebrew Bible.
How popular is Jeremy?
Familiar in English-speaking countries, most common among people born in the 1970s and 80s.
Gifts with the name Jeremy
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeremy mean?
Jeremy means 'God will exalt'. It is of Hebrew, via English origin.
Is Jeremy a Christian name?
Jeremy is an English form of Jeremiah, one of the great prophets of the Hebrew Bible.
How do you pronounce Jeremy?
Jeremy is pronounced JAIR-uh-mee.
Is Jeremy a boy or girl name?
Jeremy is usually a boy name.