Ethan vs Jeremiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ethan Rank #19
Jeremiah Rank #93

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Jeremiah more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Jeremiah mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are Ethan and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.

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