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Jeremey

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-uh-mee /ˈdʒɛr.ə.mi/Medium

Meaning: Jeremey is a modern spelling of Jeremy, itself a medieval English form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts; God will raise up.' The -ey ending is a variant touch.Low

In 30 seconds: A familiar three-beat name: Jeremey is a spelling of Jeremy, 'the Lord exalts' (said 'JAIR-uh-mee').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningJeremey is a modern spelling of Jeremy, itself a medieval English form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts; God will raise up.' The -ey ending is a variant touch.

U.S. rank (2024)#11523 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,423

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jeremey is a modern spelling of Jeremy, the medieval English form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts; God will raise up.' Jeremy has been a steady favorite for decades, and this -ey variant keeps its sound while shifting the look (said 'JAIR-uh-mee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., against steadier use of Jeremy. Rare, familiar, and rooted.

Did you know? Jeremey carries the meaning of Jeremy and Jeremiah - the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts.' The -ey ending is a spelling twist on a longtime favorite (said 'JAIR-uh-mee').

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References - Jeremey — Spelling of Jeremy/Jeremiah; 'the Lord exalts'

Variations

JeremyJeremiahJeremie

Nicknames

JerRemy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeremey mean?

Jeremey is a spelling of Jeremy/Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts; God will raise up.'

How do you pronounce Jeremey?

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

Is Jeremey a boy or girl name?

Here Jeremey is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jeremey?

Jeremey is a rare name for boys in the U.S., while Jeremy is more common.