Jeremy: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: je-hre-hme-e
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: God will uplift

Jeremy is a masculine name of Old English origin, meaning "lifted up" or "exalted by God". It is an anglicized form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which gives the name strong biblical roots. The name Jeremy is derived from the Hebrew name "Jeremiah," which means "God will uplift" or "God will exalt". In the Bible, Jeremiah was a prophet who spoke out against the injustices of his time. The name Jeremy gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, partly due to its connection to faith and its encouraging symbolism. Even though it has faded down the list of popular names, Jeremy remains in the top 300 names for decades. Some famous people named Jeremy include actors Jeremy Irons, Jeremy Renner, and Jeremy Sumpter. The name Jeremy has also been featured in popular culture, such as in the song by Pearl Jam and the character Jeremy Atticus "Jem" Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird".

Jeremy Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jeremy is currently #4056 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jeremy is currently #1814 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jeremy is currently #1897 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jeremy is currently #844 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jeremy is currently #2198 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jeremy is currently #1002 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jeremy is currently #2154 on Kiindred Australian Names

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