Jimmy vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Jimmy Rank #860

Dash Rank #969

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Jimmy or Dash more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Dash mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Jimmy and Dash boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.