Jermaine
Meaning of Jermaine
Jermaine is a male name pronounced as jer-MAYN (/dʒərˈmeɪn/). It has roots in the French name "Germaine," which means "brotherly" or "from Germany." The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, largely due to cultural influences such as Jermaine Jackson of the famous Jackson family. Over the years, its usage has seen fluctuations, peaking in the early 1980s when it ranked as high as 149th in 1980. In recent years, Jermaine has maintained a steady presence, ranking at 1342nd in 2023 with 140 occurrences. This name carries a sense of camaraderie and heritage, making it an enduring choice for parents seeking a name with both historical significance and contemporary appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jer-MAYN (/dʒərˈmeɪn/)
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Notable People Named Jermaine
| Jermaine Jackson - Jermaine La Juane Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist, best known for his role in the Jackson 5 and rejoining the group, now known as the Jacksons, in 1983. |
| Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, known as Jermaine Dupri, is a multi-talented American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. |
| William Jermaine Stewart was a prominent American R&B singer, famous for his hit singles "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" and "Say It Again". |
| Jermaine Maurice Jackson Sr. is an American former professional basketball player. |
| Jeremiah Jermaine Paul is an American R&B singer-songwriter and winner of season 2 of The Voice. |
| Jermaine Hue - Jermaine "Jerry" Hue is a retired professional football midfielder known for his time with Harbour View and the Jamaica national football team. |
| Jermaine Crawford is an actor known for his role as Dukie Weems on the HBO series The Wire and is a second cousin to fellow The Wire actor Tristan Wilds. |
