James vs Jimmie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Boy #3,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

English American African American

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James Rank #2,583

Jimmie Rank #3,434

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #3434 for Jimmie.

Is James or Jimmie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Jimmie at #3434 in the United States.

What do James and Jimmie mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jimmie means "supplanter" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin).

Are James and Jimmie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Jimmie is primarily a boy name.