Jon vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Jon Rank #893

Jimmy Rank #860

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Jimmy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Jimmy mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Jon and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.