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Jimmy: Meaning & Origin

Jimmy is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Supplanter; Hebrew origin meaning "one who follows" or "holder of the heel"”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

JIM-ee

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

69/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 31% of popular names.

Nicknames

Jim

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

22%
69
2010
54
Current
#24
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jimmy James
  • Jimmy Alexander
  • Jimmy William
  • Jimmy Thomas