Jeremiah vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Hebrew English Christian African American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Jeremiah Rank #93

Alan Rank #167

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Jeremiah or Alan more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and Alan mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Jeremiah and Alan boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.