Baby name
Jernej
/jɛ̂ərnɛj/
Meaning
“Son of the furrow; God is merciful; God is gracious”
Slovenian form of Bartholomew, meaning 'son of Talmai'.
Vibe
stronggroundedsoulful
How it ages.
Jernej has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Jernej is easing gradually in Slovenia, but the name remains familiar and usable.