Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Jimmy Rank #860

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jimmy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jimmy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Emma and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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