Jim vs Robby

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 #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

American English European

24 High Risk

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Jim Rank #4,434

Robby Rank #4,532

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4532 for Robby.

Is Jim or Robby more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Robby at #4532 in the United States.

What do Jim and Robby mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Robby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Jim and Robby boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Robby is primarily a boy name.