Jim vs Greg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Jim Rank #4,434

Greg Rank #4,526

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4526 for Greg.

Is Jim or Greg more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Greg at #4526 in the United States.

What do Jim and Greg mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Jim and Greg boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Greg is primarily a boy name.