Jim vs Righteous

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 #4,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morally right, virtuous, just"

Origin: Old English

American African American English

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Jim Rank #4,434

Righteous Rank #4,344

Righteous is more popular, ranked #4344 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Righteous more popular?

Righteous is more popular, ranked #4344 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Righteous mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin).

Are Jim and Righteous boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Righteous is primarily a boy name.