All about the name

Geremie

Male

« Geremie is a variant of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning "God will uplift" or "God will exalt," originating from the Hebrew phrase "Yirmiyahu. »

#41593 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Geremie is a variant of the Hebrew name Jeremiah, which means "God will uplift" or "God will exalt." It is believed to have originated from the Hebrew phrase "Yirmiyahu," which consists of two parts: "Yireh," meaning "to found, establish, lay a cornerstone," and "myahu," meaning "appointed by God." The name Jeremiah, and consequently Geremie, has historical significance in the Bible. Jeremiah was a major prophet during the late 7th century BCE and early 6th century BCE. He is known for predicting the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. Over time, the name Jeremiah has evolved into various forms due to translation and cultural influences. Geremie is one such variant, likely emerging from French or English adaptations of the Hebrew original. It's important to note that while Geremie shares an origin with Jeremiah, it has not been widely used throughout history like its more traditional counterpart. Today, Geremie is considered a unique and distinctive name, often chosen by parents seeking something different for their child without straying too far from classic namesakes. Despite its rarity, Geremie maintains the strong biblical roots and meaningful signification of its source name Jeremiah.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Geremie since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1990
5 births
in 1990
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years