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Jermayne

♂ Boy

Pronounced jur-MAYN /dʒərˈmeɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Jermaine, itself from the French Germain and Latin germanus, 'brother' (and, by another road, 'German'). The name spread in Black American use in the twentieth century.Low

In 30 seconds: A brotherly name: Jermayne is a spelling of Jermaine, from Latin germanus, 'brother' (said 'jur-MAYN').
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Origin MediumFrench, American
MeaningA spelling of Jermaine, itself from the French Germain and Latin germanus, 'brother' (and, by another road, 'German'). The name spread in Black American use in the twentieth century.
U.S. rank (2024)#13101 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 389

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319722024

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

Jermayne respells Jermaine, which comes through French Germain from Latin germanus, 'brother' (and separately 'German'). Saint Germain gave the French name its long life; Jermaine became widely loved in Black American families in the later twentieth century. This spelling is a modern variant (said 'jur-MAYN').

In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely for boys, while Jermaine is more familiar. Rare spelling, warm root.

Did you know? Behind Jermaine stands the Latin germanus, 'brother' — the same root that gives 'germane', meaning closely related. Jermayne is the -ayne spelling of it (said 'jur-MAYN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jermayne — Spelling of Jermaine; French Germain, Latin germanus 'brother'

Variations

JermaineGermaineJermain

Nicknames

JerMayne

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Jermaine— the standard spelling behind it
Germaine— the French form of the same name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jermayne mean?

Jermayne is a spelling of Jermaine, from the French Germain and Latin germanus, 'brother'.

How do you pronounce Jermayne?

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

Is Jermayne a boy or girl name?

Jermayne is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jermayne?

This spelling is rare for boys in the U.S., while Jermaine is more familiar.

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