Jeremy
Meaning of Jeremy
Jeremy is a classic male name with English and French roots. In English, Jeremy is pronounced as JER-uh-mee (/ˈdʒɛr.ə.mi/), while in French it's pronounced as zhair-MEE (/ʒɛr.mi/). A variant of this name includes Jeremiah. The popularity of the name Jeremy has been significant, especially in the United States. It reached its peak in the 1970s and 1980s where it was consistently among the top 30 most popular names for boys. Though it has decreased slightly over the years, it remains a preferred choice for parents today.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JER-uh-mee (/ˈdʒɛr.ə.mi/)
French
- Pronunced as zhair-MEE (/ʒɛr.mi/)
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Notable People Named Jeremy
| Jeremy Corbyn is a British politician and former Leader of the Labour Party known for his socialist views and long-standing tenure as Member of Parliament for Islington North. |
| Jeremy Lin - Jeremy Shu-How Lin is a Taiwanese-American professional basketball player known for sparking "Linsanity" with the New York Knicks and being the first Asian American to win an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. |
| Jeremy Clarkson - Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is a well-known English television presenter, journalist, and writer, famous for his work on motoring programs like Top Gear and The Grand Tour, as well as for hosting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? since 2018. |
| Jeremy Bentham was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer known as the founder of modern utilitarianism. |
| Jeremy Lee Renner is an American actor known for his roles in independent and blockbuster films, earning Academy Award nominations for his performances in The Hurt Locker and The Town. |
| Jeremy Scott is an American fashion designer known for his irreverent and rebellious designs, and as the former creative director of Moschino. |
| Jeremy Strong is an award-winning American actor known for his intense acting style and involvement in films based on real-life events, and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2022. |
| Jeremy Maclin is a former American football wide receiver known for his successful career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens, retiring in 2019. |
| Jeremy Pruitt is a former American football coach known for his roles at the University of Tennessee, University of Alabama, University of Georgia, and Florida State University. |
| Jeremy Vine is a well-known English television and radio presenter, and journalist, recognized for hosting the BBC Radio 2 lunchtime programme. |
| Jeremy William Fredric Smith, also known as Jeremy Irvine, is an English actor recognized for his roles in War Horse (2011) and Great Expectations (2012). |
| Jeremy Deller is an English artist known for his collaborative and politically charged conceptual, video, and installation art, winning the Turner Prize in 2004 and representing Great Britain at the Venice Biennale in 2013. |
| Jeremy Samuel Piven is an award-winning American actor and comedian, famous for his role as Ari Gold in Entourage and for his work on Mr. Selfridge and Ellen. |
| Jeremy Raymon Pargo is an American professional basketball player known for his successful career in various leagues and his position as a point guard. |
| Jeremy Thomas Camp is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter known for his rock-influenced ballads and up-tempo songs, with multiple award wins and Grammy nominations. |
