What origin is the name Jerusalem?

Jerusalem comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Jerusalem?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jerusalem — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jerusalem

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

4 syllables

Jerusalem is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Vision of peace.".

Jerusalem is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Vision of peace.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Vision of peace.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Jerusalem

What does Jerusalem mean?

Jerusalem is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Vision of peace.".

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