Jimmy vs Ben

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 #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jimmy Rank #860

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Ben mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jimmy and Ben boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.