Jim vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Jim Rank #4,434

Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Tom mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jim and Tom boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.