Jermain

Updated: November 15, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Jermain is the less popular spelling alternative to Jermaine. In 2021, it is only a top 18,000 name at rank 17,247. Jermain is most known, however, because of rapper Jermain Baxter.

Meaning of the name Jermain:

French: brother, from Germany

Origin of the name Jermain:

Jermain is a spelling variation of Jermaine. Both, ultimately, are forms of the name Germain. Germain is the French form of Germanus, which was a Roman nickname. Others say that Germain represented the immigrants from Germany, however. Jermain and Jermaine spread in popularity in America in the late twentieth century because of Jermaine Jackson of the Jackson 5.

Symbolism of the name Jermain:

The baby name Jermain means “brother” if it comes from the ancient Roman nickname Germanus. Germanus translated to “brother” in the Latin language. Jermain originally comes from the name Germain, however, which could mean “from Germany,” however.

Style of the name Jermain:

Traditional

Gender of the name Jermain:

Jermain is an urban name for boys.

Pronunciation of the name Jermain:

jer-MAYN

Number of syllables in the name Jermain:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Jermain:

Jermain feels youthful and urban. It is a powerful and serious option.

Alternative spellings for the name Jermain:

Jermaine
Jermane
Jermaean
Jermaeane
Jermainn
Jermainne
Jermayne
Jermaynne

Nicknames for the name Jermain:

Jer
Jere
Main
Jerm
Mainie
Jermie
Jerry

Popularity of the name Jermain:

Jermain was a top 1,000 name from 1972 to 1975. It came back to the list in 1980, lasting until 1983. Jermain ranked the highest in 1973 at number 821 for boys.