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Jeremy Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "jeremy" is "god will uplift", and is used often for "boys".

Name
jeremy
Meaning
god will uplift
Pronunciation
jer-uh-mee
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Jeremy Name Details

The name Jeremy is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God'. It was the name of a prophet in the Bible, also known as Jeremiah. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has remained a well-liked choice for boys. Famous bearers of the name include the English poet and painter William Blake and the American actor Jeremy Irons.

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Vijayarathna (vee-jah-yuh-RAHTH-nuh)
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Adool (uh-DOOL)
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Nehula (neh-hoo-lah)
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Yoon (YOON)
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Lakshanya (LUHK-shah-nyah)
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Bhoomi (Bhoo-mee)
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Nadana (nah-dah-nah)
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Jaclyn (JAK-lin)
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Varana (vuh-RAH-nuh)
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Laahab (LAH-hab)
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Sudir (soo-DEER)
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Rutvij (root-veej)