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Jeremy

JER-uh-mee

Popularity

#266

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

447,588

Peak Year

#21,750 in 1977

First Recorded

1923

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Jeremy is an English form of Jeremiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jeremy Irons

    English actor known for his versatility

  • Jeremy Lin

    American professional basketball player

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Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeKindReliable

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