Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Jeremias
Jeremias means “Yahweh exalt”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Jeremias? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Yahweh exalt", rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Jeronimo.
Jeremias meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Yahweh exalt
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Jeremias to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Jeremias as J·E·R·E·M·I·A·S, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Jeremias is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Jeremias variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Jeremiasa, Jeremiase, Jeremiasy, Jeremia.
- Nicknames: Jere and J.
- Middle names: Pair Jeremias with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Jeremias middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Jeronimo, Jeramie, Jeremey, Jeremiah, Jermaine — full picks on the sibling names for Jeremias guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Jeremias? Browse our names like Jeremias guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Jeremias
What does the name Jeremias mean?
Jeremias means "Yahweh exalt" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Jeremias is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Jeremias?
Jeremias originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Jeremias?
Jeremias has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Jeremias a boy's or girl's name?
Jeremias is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Jeremias in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jeremias sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Jeremias?
Names that share Jeremias's sound and style include Jeronimo, Jeramie, Jeremey, Jeremiah, Jermaine.
What middle names pair well with Jeremias?
Good middle-name fits for Jeremias pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Jeremias is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Jeremias is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Jeremias?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jeremias share its rhythm without rhyming — Jeronimo, Jeramie, Jeremey all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.