Jeremiah vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Jeremiah Rank #93

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #93 for Jeremiah.

Is Jeremiah or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Jeremiah at #93 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and William mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Jeremiah and William boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.