Denny vs Jim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English Irish

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Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Denny Rank #4,471

Jim Rank #4,434

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4471 for Denny.

Is Denny or Jim more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Jim mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Denny and Jim boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.