Jimmy vs Dane

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 #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Jimmy Rank #860

Dane Rank #882

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Jimmy or Dane more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Dane mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Jimmy and Dane boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.