| Meaning | appointed by God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Jera-mi-ah |
About Jeramiah
Strong biblical resonance defines this powerful name choice, offering parents a connection to ancient prophetic tradition. The spelling variation adds contemporary flair to a historically significant name, creating something familiar yet distinctively different. Boys bearing this name often carry themselves with a sense of purpose, perhaps influenced by the prophetic associations the name inherently possesses. The extended syllabic structure gives the name weight and presence when spoken aloud, making it impossible to overlook or forget. Parents selecting this name frequently appreciate its spiritual dimensions while also valuing how it sounds in everyday contexts—from playground roll calls to professional introductions decades later. The name bridges sacred and secular worlds effortlessly, working equally well in religious and non-religious settings. Its versatility across different life stages makes it a practical choice that grows alongside the child.
Names Similar to Jeramiah
| Jeremiah |
| Jermaine |
| Jerome |
| Jeremy |
| Jericho |
| Jaramiah |
| Jameson |
| Jacob |
| Jackson |
| Jason |
| Julian |
| Jaden |
Nicknames for Jeramiah
| Jer |
| Miah |
Famous People Named Jeramiah
| Jeramiah Johnson | American mountain man and soldier |
| Jeramiah Wright | American pastor and theologian |
| Jeramiah Mears | English inventor and industrialist |
| Jeramiah P. Ostriker | American astrophysicist |
| Jeramiah Marti | Swiss footballer |
| Jeramiah W. Cullen | Irish politician |
| Jeramiah Raber | Reality TV personality - "Breaking Amish" |
| Jeramiah Wood | American composer and musician |
| Jeramiah Anderson | American basketball player |
| Jeramiah Singleton | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Jeramiah Baker | British journalist and author |
| Jeramiah Eisley | American actor |
| Jeramiah Selengia | Tanzanian politician |
| Jeramiah Richards | Canadian artist |
| Jeramiah Heaton | American farmer and politician |
| Jeramiah Kipp | American film director |
| Jeramiah Dickey | American college athletics administrator |
| Jeramiah Kimelman | Australian cyclist |
| Jeramiah Lendt | American football player |
| Jeramiah McDonald | British radio presenter |
Characters Named Jeramiah
| Jeramiah "Jere" Longstreet | Character in the "Star Wars" Expanded Universe |
| Jeramiah Lasky | Character in the "Halo" video game series |
| Jeramiah Cutter | Character in the video game "The Order - 1886" |
| Jeramiah Payson | Character in the TV series "Alias" |
| Jeramiah "Miah" Jeffries | Character in the TV series "The Tribe" |
| Jeramiah "Jericho" Jackson | Character in the movie "The New Centurions" |
| Jeramiah Paddock | Character in the TV series "Homicide - Life on the Street" |
| Jeramiah Beck | Character in the TV series "The 100" |
| Jeramiah Flintwinch | Character in the novel "Little Dorrit" by Charles Dickens |
| Jeramiah "Jerry" Calhoun | Character in the movie "The Apartment" |
| Jeramiah "Jerry" Gergich | Character in the TV series "Parks and Recreation" |
| Jeramiah "Jerry" Rivers | Character in the novel "The Stand" by Stephen King |
| Jeramiah "Jerry" Sunborne | Character in the TV series "Six Feet Under" |
| Jeramiah Jones | Character in the movie "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" |
| Jeramiah Hargrove | Character in the TV series "American Gothic" |
| Jeramiah Grant | Character in the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" |
| Jeramiah "Jerry" White | Character in the TV series "Eureka" |
| Jeramiah B. Reynolds | Character in the movie "Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World" |
| Jeramiah Hart | Character in the TV series "Wizards - Tales of Arcadia" |