Jimmy vs Tom

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 #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Jimmy Rank #860

Tom Rank #2,829

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Jimmy or Tom more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Tom mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jimmy and Tom boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.