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Jim vs Kimber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,434
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kimber

Girl #914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#914
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jim Rank #4,434
Kimber Rank #914

Kimber is more popular, ranked #914 vs #4434 for Jim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jim or Kimber more popular?

Kimber is more popular, ranked #914 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Kimber mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kimber means "Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Jim and Kimber boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Kimber is primarily a girl name.

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