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Jeramy

♂ Boy

Pronounced JER-uh-mee /ˈdʒɛr.ə.mi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jeremy, the English form of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, usually read as 'the Lord exalts' or 'the Lord will raise up'.Medium

In 30 seconds: A prophet's name in modern dress: Jeramy is a spelling of Jeremy, 'the Lord exalts' (said 'JER-uh-mee').
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningA spelling of Jeremy, the English form of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, usually read as 'the Lord exalts' or 'the Lord will raise up'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13097 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619662024

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

Jeramy spells Jeremy, which came into English in the Middle Ages as the everyday form of Jeremiah, Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts'. The prophet's book is one of the longest in the Bible. Jeremy peaked in American use in the late twentieth century; this spelling followed in its wake (said 'JER-uh-mee').

In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely for boys, while Jeremy remains familiar. Rare spelling, classic root.

Did you know? Jeremy is the medieval English form of Jeremiah, the prophet whose Hebrew name is read as 'the Lord exalts'. Jeramy is a modern American spelling of it — the same old root, a newer coat (said 'JER-uh-mee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jeramy — Spelling of Jeremy; Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts'

Variations

JeremyJeromyJeremiah

Nicknames

JerRemy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeramy mean?

Jeramy is a spelling of Jeremy, from the Hebrew Jeremiah, usually read as 'the Lord exalts'.

How do you pronounce Jeramy?

It's said JER-uh-mee /ˈdʒɛr.ə.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jeramy a boy or girl name?

Jeramy is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jeramy?

Jeramy is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., while Jeremy is far more common.

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