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Jimmie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmie

Boy #3,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,434
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Jimmie Rank #3,434
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3434 for Jimmie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimmie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jimmie at #3434 in the United States.

What do Jimmie and Richard mean?

Jimmie means "supplanter" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jimmie and Richard boy or girl names?

Jimmie is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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