Jim vs Kemper

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 #4,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, champion fighter"

Origin: Middle English/Dutch kemper

American English

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Jim Rank #4,434

Kemper Rank #4,269

Kemper is more popular, ranked #4269 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Kemper more popular?

Kemper is more popular, ranked #4269 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Kemper mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kemper means "warrior, champion fighter" (Middle English/Dutch kemper origin).

Are Jim and Kemper boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Kemper is primarily a boy name.