Ty vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

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Ty Rank #858

Jimmy Rank #860

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Ty or Jimmy more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Ty and Jimmy mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Ty and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.