Jimmy vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Jimmy Rank #860

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Keith mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Jimmy and Keith boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.