Jim vs Tim

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 #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American European

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Jim Rank #4,434

Tim Rank #2,523

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Tim more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Tim mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Jim and Tim boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.