Boy Name

Jimmy

"Supplanter; one who takes the place of another."

Ranked #859 for boys

About the Name Jimmy

Meaning

Supplanter; one who takes the place of another.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#859

Jimmy is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Supplanter; one who takes the place of another." and Currently ranked #859 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#55236

1950

#47717

1960

#27369

1970

#19711

1980

#14172

1990

#10476

2000

#5379

2010

#1579

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jimmy

JC Jimmy Carter (U.S. President)
JF Jimmy Fallon (television host)

Names Similar to Jimmy

James

Boy

Supplanter. Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, symbolizing one who follows or takes the place of another.

Hebrew #5

Jim

Boy

English #4475

Jamie

Unisex

Supplanter; Scottish diminutive of James, from Hebrew meaning 'supplant.'

Hebrew/Scottish #623

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: J
Origin: Hebrew