Jerusalem
Pronunciation: [ j-er-OOS-uhl-uhm ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,763
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 4-1 syllable flow
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Also a Girl Name
Jerusalem is also used as a girl name, ranked #58683.
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About the Name Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a boy name .
Is Jerusalem a boy or girl name? Jerusalem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,763 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,683. Jerusalem is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jerusalem is currently ranked #22,763 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jerusalem include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jeruie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.