US Popularity:464
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Yah exalts; God will uplift
Jeremy is a masculine British name meaning "Yah exalts" or "God will uplift." It is an anglicized form of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, giving the uplifting medieval moniker strong biblical roots. Whether you love Jeremy for its connection to faith or its encouraging symbolism, it will undoubtedly inspire an optimistic spirit in baby Jeremy.
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Famous People Named Jeremy

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  • Jeremy Irons
    Actor
  • Jeremy Renner
    Actor
  • Jeremy Sumpter
    Actor

Jeremy Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jeremy is currently #661 on The Bump
Boy:Jeremy is currently #183 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jeremy is currently #464 in U.S. births
Boy:Jeremy is currently #164 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#464
in 2022
- 4
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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