Jimmy vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Jimmy Rank #860

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Anders mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Jimmy and Anders boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.