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Geremias

♂ Boy

Pronounced heh-reh-MEE-ahs /ˌhe.reˈmi.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: Geremias is a Portuguese and Spanish form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts' or 'appointed by God'. A documented biblical heritage form.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical heritage name: Geremias means 'the Lord exalts', a Portuguese and Spanish form of Jeremiah (said 'heh-reh-MEE-ahs').
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Origin MediumPortuguese, Spanish
MeaningGeremias is a Portuguese and Spanish form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts' or 'appointed by God'. A documented biblical heritage form.
U.S. rank (2024)#12888 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219912024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Geremias is a Portuguese and Spanish form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts' or 'appointed by God'. It carries the weight of the biblical prophet in a warm, southern-European voice (said 'heh-reh-MEE-ahs').

It is rare in the U.S., carried mainly by Hispanic and Portuguese families. Rare, biblical, and heritage.

Did you know? Geremias is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord exalts' (said 'heh-reh-MEE-ahs') — a reverent, heritage-rich pick.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Geremias — Portuguese/Spanish form of Jeremiah

Variations

JeremiasJeremiahGeremia

Nicknames

GereRemi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geremias mean?

Geremias is a Portuguese and Spanish form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord exalts'.

How do you pronounce Geremias?

It's said heh-reh-MEE-ahs /ˌhe.reˈmi.ɑs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Geremias a boy or girl name?

Geremias is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Geremias?

Geremias is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Hispanic and Portuguese families.

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