Jeremiah vs Jerry

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 #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Jeremiah Rank #93

Jerry Rank #868

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jeremiah or Jerry more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and Jerry mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeremiah and Jerry boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.