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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Jeremy Meaning in the Bible
Jeremy
boy
Jeremy means "The LORD exalts", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Jeremy appears in the King James Bible, and Jeremiah 1:5 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents faithfulness to God's calling regardless of personal cost.
Is Jeremy in the Bible?
Yes — Jeremy appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/JER-ah-mee/
OriginHebrew
MeaningThe LORD exalts
What does Jeremy mean?
Jeremy is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The LORD exalts". An English form of Jeremiah, the weeping prophet who faithfully proclaimed God's word despite rejection.
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What does Jeremy mean in the Bible?
Jeremy means "The LORD exalts" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
An English form of Jeremiah, the weeping prophet who faithfully proclaimed God's word despite rejection.
Where does Jeremy appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Jeremy is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Jeremiah 1:5. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Jeremy?
Jeremy has 3 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Jeremiah
Yirmiyahu
Common nicknames
Jerry
Which books of the Bible mention Jeremy?
Jeremy is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Jeremy?
Represents faithfulness to God's calling regardless of personal cost.
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Names like Jeremy
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "The LORD exalts" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Jeremy
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Jeremy & Eliana
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Jeremy & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Jeremy & Abigail
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Jeremy & Abijah
Amaris
girl
"Promised by God; Given by God"
Jeremy & Amaris
Anna
girl
"Grace or favor"
Jeremy & Anna
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Jeremy name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Jeremy
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Jeremy?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Jeremy?
You can read every verse where Jeremy appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.