What origin is the name Jim?

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

Is Jim a popular name?

Jim is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jim does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Jim?

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

Jim

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jim

Jim

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Jim is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Supplanter; derived from jacob supplanter".

Parents who choose Jim pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "Supplanter; derived from jacob supplanter". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.