Jim vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Jim Rank #4,434

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Richard mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jim and Richard boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.