Jeremias
Jeremias: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪəs/
Meaning and origin of Jeremias
- A male given name from Hebrew, more common in the forms Jeremy and Jeremiah.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Jeremias, from Ancient Greek Ἰερεμίας (Ieremías), from Hebrew יִרְמְיָה (yirm'yá, “Jeremiah”, literally “Yahweh exalt”). Doublet of Jeremiah. New Testament name for the prophet Jeremiah.
How popular is Jeremias?
Since 1880, 5,032 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeremias. Its highest rank for boys was #803 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #854 for boys, with 286 babies given the name.
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Jeremias FAQ
What does the name Jeremias mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, more common in the forms Jeremy and Jeremiah. Borrowed from Latin Jeremias, from Ancient Greek Ἰερεμίας (Ieremías), from Hebrew יִרְמְיָה (yirm'yá, “Jeremiah”, literally “Yahweh exalt”). Doublet of Jeremiah. New Testament name for the prophet Jeremiah.
What is the origin of the name Jeremias?
Jeremias is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Jeremias?
Since 1880, 5,032 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeremias. Its highest rank for boys was #803 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #854 for boys, with 286 babies given the name.
Is Jeremias a boy or girl name?
Jeremias is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 5,032 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.