Jeremy in Chinese
Jeremy in Chinese is 杰里米 (Jié Lǐ Mǐ).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- exalted by God
Jeremy is a name of Hebrew origin, generally understood to mean "exalted by God". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1923 and peaked in 1977. Names sharing the same root meaning include Jeremiah.
3 ways to write Jeremy
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
杰里米
Jié Lǐ Mǐ
The standard transliteration of Jeremy: 杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic"), 里 (lǐ, "village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')"), 米 (mǐ, "rice"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 杰 (jié) carries "je", 里 (lǐ) carries "re", 米 (mǐ) carries "my". The tone contour is 2-3-3 (rising, dipping, dipping).
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 里
lǐ
Tone 3 · 7 strokes (simplified)
village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')
- 米
mǐ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
rice
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
君豪
Jūn Háo
Inspired by "exalted by God": 君 (jūn, "noble person, gentleman") + 豪 (háo, "heroic, bold"), expressing nobility and greatness.
Why these characters?
The idea of "exalted" behind Jeremy is rendered by 君, "noble person, gentleman"; 豪, "heroic, bold", completes it.
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 君
jūn
Tone 1 · 7 strokes (simplified)
noble person, gentleman
- 豪
háo
Tone 2 · 14 strokes (simplified)
heroic, bold
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
杰弘
Jié Hóng
杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic") + 弘 (hóng, "great, expansive"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 杰 (jié), the same opening character as the transliteration 杰里米, for the "je" sound, and replaces the rest with 弘 ("great, expansive") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
13 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 弘
hóng
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
great, expansive
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 434,246 boys named Jeremy since 1923, with the high point in 1977 (21,614 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #40 to #193 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1977
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- First year
- 1923
- Total since 1880
- 434,246
More About Jeremy in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Jeremy offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Jeremy, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Jeremiah in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Jeremiah in Chinese, Charles in Chinese, and Dylan in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Richard in Chinese, Logan in Chinese, Gabriel in Chinese, and Sean in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Jeremy, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Jeremy to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Jeremy translated into Chinese?
杰里米 (Jié Lǐ Mǐ), or 傑里米 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 杰里米 have?
21 strokes in simplified form and 25 in traditional; per character: 杰 8, 里 7, 米 6.
How popular is the name Jeremy?
US Social Security records show 434,246 boys named Jeremy since 1923, with the high point in 1977 (21,614 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #40 to #193 among boys.