Jim vs Denny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English Irish

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Jim Rank #4,434

Denny Rank #4,471

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

Is Jim or Denny more popular?

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

What do Jim and Denny mean?

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

Are Jim and Denny boy or girl names?

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