Dane vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Dane Rank #882

Jimmy Rank #860

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Jimmy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Jimmy mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Dane and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.