Curtis vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929
Jimmy Rank #860

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #929 for Curtis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

Jimmy ___

  • Jimmy Dean
  • Jimmy Ray
  • Jimmy Lee
  • Jimmy Jack
  • Jimmy Dale
  • Jimmy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Jimmy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Jimmy mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Curtis and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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