Harry vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Harry Rank #780
Jimmy Rank #860

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

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 Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry or Jimmy more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Harry and Jimmy mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Harry and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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