Fun Facts About the Name Jeremiel
- 16 babies named Jeremiel: U.S. records list 16 babies given the name Jeremiel from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Jeremiel Mean?
Jeremiel is a Hebrew theophoric name usually explained as 'God is exalted' or 'God will exalt.' It combines El, the Hebrew word for God, with a form of the root r-w-m, meaning 'to be high' or 'to be exalted'; the literal sense is closer to 'El is exalted.' Some reference works instead connect the name with the root r-ch-m, 'to have compassion,' and give 'God has compassion,' but that derivation is less certain and may reflect confusion with the similar-looking name Jerahmeel.
Jeremiel Name History & Origins
Jeremiel is known chiefly from Jewish apocalyptic literature. In 2 Esdras, also called 4 Ezra, he is named as an archangel who answers Ezra's questions about the righteous and the timing of the age (2 Esdras 4:36). The book was composed in the late first century CE and survives in Latin, Syriac, Ethiopic, and other ancient versions; Latin texts give the angel's name as Hieremiel. The name is not part of the canonical Hebrew Bible and reaches Christian readers through this apocalyptic tradition.
Later Christian angel lists sometimes count Jeremiel among the archangels, though the lists vary. As a personal name, Jeremiel is uncommon in English and appears mainly in religious and angelological contexts.
How Popular is the Name Jeremiel?
Jeremiel has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2019. Its best rank was #11,379 in 2019.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #12,858 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2019 | #11,379 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2011 | #13,212 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Jeremiel Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are honest, benevolent, brilliant and often inventive, full of high inspirations. You are courageous, honest, determined, original and creative. You are a leader, especially for a cause. Sometimes you do not care to finish what you start, and may leave details to others. You can do well in position of authority, and prospers in intellectual and professional fields. You have an eventful, exciting life. You are versatile and have the ability to learn easily.
You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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