Jimmy vs Junior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

English American Irish Australian

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Boy #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

American Latin American Filipino African American

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Jimmy Rank #860

Junior Rank #684

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Junior more popular?

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Junior mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Jimmy and Junior boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.