Male Name
Jez
ˈd͡ʒɛz
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
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one syllable
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
38/100
Meaning & Etymology
Jez is a diminutive form of the name Jeremy, often used as a nickname. It carries the same connotations and meanings associated with Jeremy, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by the Lord.'
Etymology
Original Form:
Jeremy
Evolution:
The name Jeremy evolved from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which was anglicized to Jeremiah and later shortened to Jeremy. Jez emerged as a casual, affectionate diminutive of Jeremy.
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