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Jermaine

jer-MAYN

Popularity

#1466

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

42,874

Peak Year

#2,097 in 1973

First Recorded

1923

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Jermaine is of French origin, likely derived from the Roman name Germanus, meaning 'from Germany' or 'brother'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jermaine Jackson

    American singer and member of the Jackson 5.

  • Jermaine O'Neal

    American basketball player.

Nicknames

JermMaine

Spelling Variations

Germaine

Similar Names

DwayneJamalJeromeTerranceQuentin

Personality Traits

CharismaticCreativeIndependentStrong

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