Skip to main content
Back to all names
BoyHebrew#7916falling

Geremiah

jer-uh-MY-ah

Geremiah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Geremiah is a variant of Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will establish'. It originates from Hebrew.”. It currently ranks #7916 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2012.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

What Geremiah Means

Geremiah is a variant of Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will establish'. It originates from Hebrew.

The Story of Geremiah

This name, a powerful echo of a Hebrew prophet's call to be uplifted, traveled through time to reach your son.

Geremiah is a resonant variant of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'God will establish.' This name carries the weight of ancient prophecy and divine promise from its origins in the Hebrew scriptures. While Jeremiah is the more common form, Geremiah surfaces as a distinctive echo, its lineage tracing back to those same powerful pronouncements of faith and establishment, a name designed to carry strength across generations.

When you whisper 'Geremiah' in the quiet hours before your son arrives, you feel the solid resonance of divine support. It’s a name that feels like a strong hand on his shoulder, a promise of resilience. Writing 'Geremiah' on a birth announcement feels like inscribing a message of hope, and hearing it called out will carry a sense of grounded strength and inherent leadership.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you love the short forms too.

AI Features

Unlock Geremiah’s Full Story

AI consultant · Sibling matches · Cultural deep-dive · Compatibility scores

🔒 No credit card needed

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

CompassionateIntuitiveWiseStrongLeader

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#39 in 2012

Total Births

567

First Recorded

1981

More Names Like Geremiah

View all

Explore related name groups

Save Geremiah to your favorites list