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Jeremie

♂ Boy

Pronounced zhər-MEE /ʒərˈmi/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh exalts; the Lord lifts up' (rum, 'to raise', plus Yah, 'God')Medium

In 30 seconds: Yahweh exalts: Jeremie is the French Jeremiah — 'the Lord uplifts'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'zhər-MEE').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe French form of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh exalts; the Lord lifts up' (rum, 'to raise', plus Yah, 'God')
U.S. rank (2025)#7391 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,300

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619692025

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

Jeremie is the French form of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh exalts; the Lord lifts up' (rum, 'to raise', plus Yah, 'God') — the great prophet of the Old Testament. A lyrical, devout French name (said 'zhər-MEE', or 'JEH-rə-mee' in English; nickname Jem).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare in this spelling, Yahweh-exalts at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Jeremiah means 'Yahweh exalts; the Lord lifts up' (Hebrew Yirmeyahu) — the great weeping prophet — Jeremie is its lyrical French form (said 'zhər-MEE').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Jérémie — root etymology

Variations

JeremiahJérémieJeremy

Nicknames

Jem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeremie mean?

Jeremie is the French Jeremiah — Hebrew 'Yahweh exalts; the Lord lifts up'.

How do you pronounce Jeremie?

It's said zhər-MEE /ʒərˈmi/ in French (or JEH-rə-mee in English).

Is Jeremie a boy or girl name?

Jeremie is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeremie?

Jeremie is a rare name in the U.S.

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