What does the name Jim mean?

The name Jim means "Supplanter".

What is the origin of the name Jim?

Jim is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 23 babies were named Jim in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Jim is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 23 →

All-Time Total: 144,004

Peak Year: 1959

Jim is a diminutive form of the name James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."

Boy names closely related to Jim

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Girl names closely related to Jim

Ever Lidia Abella Joana Nami Natali Kathlyn Leiah

Names with similar meaning to Jim

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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