Iain vs Jim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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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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Iain Rank #4,295

Jim Rank #4,434

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Iain or Jim more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Iain and Jim mean?

Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iain and Jim boy or girl names?

Iain is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.