Ben vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Ben Rank #802

Jimmy Rank #860

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Ben or Jimmy more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Ben and Jimmy mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Ben and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.