Jebediah vs Jim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,434
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jimmy, Jimbo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jebediah Rank #4,315
Jim Rank #4,434

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 vs #4434 for Jim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jebediah ___

  • Jebediah Thomas
  • Jebediah Samuel
  • Jebediah Wayne
  • Jebediah Lee
  • Jebediah Aaron
  • Jebediah James

Jim ___

  • Jim Robert
  • Jim David
  • Jim Edward
  • Jim Allen
  • Jim Thomas
  • Jim Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jebediah

Ezekiel Hezekiah Obadiah Priscilla Abigail

If you choose Jim

Bob Tom Sue Carol Dave

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jebediah or Jim more popular?

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jebediah and Jim mean?

Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jebediah and Jim boy or girl names?

Jebediah is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.

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