Edmund vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Jimmy Rank #860

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

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 Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Jimmy more popular?

Jimmy is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Jimmy mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Edmund and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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