James vs Jimmie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Jimmie

Boy #3,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,434
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jimmie Rank #3,434

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3434 for Jimmie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Jimmie ___

  • Jimmie Lee
  • Jimmie Ray
  • Jimmie Dale
  • Jimmie Wayne
  • Jimmie Earl
  • Jimmie Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jimmie

Donnie Ronnie Bobbie Lonnie Tommie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jimmie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jimmie at #3434 in the United States.

What do James and Jimmie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jimmie means "supplanter" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin).

Are James and Jimmie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jimmie is primarily a boy name.

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