Jeremy
Jeremy is the English form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew "Yirmeyahu" — "yirm" (exalt) and "Yah" (God) — meaning "God will exalt." Jeremy was a top-50 American name from 1970 to 2000, peaking at #28 in 1977. Jeremy (the actor Jeremy Irons, born 1948, who won the Oscar for "Reversal of Fortune" (1990)) is the most acclaimed bearer. Jeremy (the actor Jeremy Renner, born 1971, of "The Hurt Locker" and the "Avengers" films) gave the name a contemporary charge. Jeremy is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "God will exalt (from Jeremiah)". Biblical, classic, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Jeremys tend to be capable. US peaked #28 in 1977. Now top 200. Well-known people named Jeremy include Jeremiah (biblical prophet), Jeremy Irons (actor), Jeremy Renner (actor). Common variations and related forms of Jeremy include Jeremiah (full form), Jeremias (Latin), Jeremie (French), Jerry (nickname).