Jeremiah vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Jeremiah Rank #93

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

Is Jeremiah or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and John mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeremiah and John boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.