Jimmy vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Jimmy Rank #860

Robin Rank #809

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Jimmy or Robin more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Robin mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Jimmy and Robin boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.