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Jeremias

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Pronounced jeh-reh-MY-us /ˌdʒɛr.ɪˈmaɪ.əs/High

Meaning: Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, composed of ruma (to be exalted) and Yah (Yahweh), meaning 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'Yahweh will rise'; the biblical prophet Jeremiah bore this nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Jeremias is the Greek and Latin form of Jeremiah, meaning Yahweh will exalt. It carries the full weight of the biblical prophet's legacy and is widely used in Latin America, Spain, and German-speaking Europe.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningGreek and Latin form of the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, composed of ruma (to be exalted) and Yah (Yahweh), meaning 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'Yahweh will rise'; the biblical prophet Jeremiah bore this name
U.S. rank (2025)#854 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births286 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,032

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419602025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jeremias is the Greek and Latin rendering of the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, from ruma (to rise up, to be exalted) and Yah (Yahweh). Jeremiah was one of the greatest Hebrew prophets (c. 650–586 BC), who prophesied the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. The Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations preserve his writings and his profound spiritual anguish.

Jeremias is used in Spanish-speaking Latin America, Portugal, Germany, Austria, and the Philippines as the classical-language form of Jeremiah. In the United States it appears among Latino communities as a distinguished, multi-syllable biblical name. It has a scholarly, somewhat formal character compared to the shorter Jeremy or Jeremiah.

Did you know? Jeremiah, the Hebrew prophet whose name underlies Jeremias, is associated with the word jeremiad — a long, mournful lament — after the Book of Lamentations traditionally attributed to him, making this name's root an actual English word meaning a bitter complaint.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Jeremias — Hebrew etymology via JeremiahU.S. Social Security Administration — Jeremias frequency data

Variations

JeremiahJeremyYirmiyahu

Nicknames

JereJerryJem

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jeremiah (biblical prophet) (biblical)
    Hebrew prophet of the 7th and 6th centuries BC, known for prophesying the Babylonian exile and traditionally associated with the Book of Lamentations.

If you like Jeremias…

Ezekiel— same four-syllable biblical Hebrew prophetic tradition
Nehemiah— fellow multi-syllable Hebrew prophetic name from the same era
Bartholomew— same category of grand multi-syllable biblical names from the New Testament era
Nathaniel— same category of grand multi-syllable biblical names from the New Testament era

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeremias mean?

Jeremias means Yahweh will exalt or Yahweh will rise, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu.

How do you pronounce Jeremias?

It is said jeh-reh-MY-us, with four syllables.

What is the difference between Jeremiah and Jeremias?

Jeremias is the Greek and Latin form of Jeremiah, used in Latin America, Spain, Germany, and Portugal.

Is Jeremias a popular name?

Jeremias is common in Latin American countries and among U.S. Hispanic communities.