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Jim vs Shae

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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Shae

Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,511
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jim Rank #4,434
Shae Rank #4,511

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4511 for Shae.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jim or Shae more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Shae at #4511 in the United States.

What do Jim and Shae mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jim and Shae boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.

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