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Jermain

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Pronounced jer-MAYN /dʒərˈmeɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Germain/Jermaine — from the Latin germanus, variously 'a brother; akin' and 'of Germany/a German'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A brother; of Germany: Jermain spells Germain/Jermaine. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Germain/Jermaine — from the Latin germanus, variously 'a brother; akin' and 'of Germany/a German'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8601 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,004

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119702024

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

Jermain is a spelling of Germain/Jermaine — from the Latin germanus, variously 'a brother; akin' and 'of Germany/a German' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'jer-MAYN').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, a-brother at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Germain comes from the Latin germanus, variously 'a brother; akin' and 'of Germany' — Jermain is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jer-MAYN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Jermaine — routes layered

Variations

JermaineGermainGermaine

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jermain mean?

Jermain spells Germain/Jermaine — Latin germanus, variously 'a brother' and 'of Germany'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jermain?

It's said jer-MAYN /dʒərˈmeɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jermain a boy or girl name?

Jermain is a boy's name.

How popular is Jermain?

Jermain is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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