Jim vs Fergus

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 #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Jim Rank #4,434

Fergus Rank #4,453

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Jim or Fergus more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Jim and Fergus mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jim and Fergus boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.