Jeremy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jeremy Name at a Glance

Name	Jeremy
Meaning	Variant of Jeremiah in use since the Middle Ages.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jeremy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jeremy means “Variant of Jeremiah in use since the Middle Ages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jeremy Name Origin

Our database records Jeremy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jeremy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jeremy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jeremy

When considering Jeremy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.