Jerrimy

Jerrimy represents an alternative spelling of Jeremy, the English version of Jeremia or Jeremias. The origin of the biblical name lies in the meaning "God elevates" or "God is exalted," which traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Jirmejahu (jirməjāhû). This derivation is based on the ancient Hebrew terms jāh, meaning "JHWH" (the Hebrew name for God), and rwm, which means "to be exalted."

What does the name Jerrimy mean?

Jerrimy is a variant of the name Jeremy, which is known as the English form of Jeremia or Jeremias. In its biblical meaning, it stands for "God elevates" or "God is exalted" and is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Jirmejahu (jirməjāhû). The components of the name are jāh, which means "JHWH" (the Hebrew name for God), and rwm, which results in "to be exalted." In the spelling Jerrimy, the name is primarily common in the USA, yet remains a rare variant overall. The short form of the name is Jerry.

Where does the name Jerrimy come from?

The name Jerrimy is a masculine first name with ancient Hebrew origins, carrying the meaning "God elevates" or "God is exalted."

How do you pronounce Jerrimy?

Dschäri-mi

When is the name day of Jerrimy?

The name days for Jerrimy are celebrated on February 16, May 1, and June 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Jerrimy is considered a rare first name. So far, it has not been recorded in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 1978, when it ranked 4,554th in the US name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, it was used as a first name in the USA about 20 times, earning it the 6,002nd rank. In the last ten years, the number of newborns given this name has fallen to zero.