Jeremiah
Hebrew boy's name meaning “the Lord will exalt”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- the Lord will exalt
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #92
- Born in 2023
- 3,764
- Peak year
- 2013 (#58)
Meaning & origin
Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet.
Is Jeremiah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jeremiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord will exalt". Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jeremiah ranked #92 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,764 US boys were given the name Jeremiah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #58 in 2013
“Unranked” means Jeremiah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Jeremiah
Jeremiah is spelled J-E-R-E-M-I-A-H — 8 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Jerry, Jem
Jeremiah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeremiah mean?
Jeremiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord will exalt". Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet.
Where does the name Jeremiah come from?
Jeremiah is of Hebrew origin. Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet.
Is Jeremiah a boy or a girl name?
Jeremiah is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jeremiah?
In 2023, 3,764 US boys were given the name Jeremiah.
Is Jeremiah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jeremiah ranked #92 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Jeremiah?
Common nicknames for Jeremiah include Jerry, Jem.
How do you spell Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is spelled J-E-R-E-M-I-A-H — 8 letters.
How common is the name Jeremiah?
In 2023, 3,764 US boys were given the name Jeremiah. In the latest US data, Jeremiah ranked #92 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Jeremiah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jeremiah is a Hebrew name meaning "the Lord will exalt". Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Jeremiah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Jeremiah means "the Lord will exalt". Jeremiah comes from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord will exalt' or 'appointed by God'. Jeremiah was a major prophet.
Is Jeremiah a biblical name?
Jeremiah is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "the Lord will exalt".