Jim
Meaning
"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,434
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Jimmy, Jimbo
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
"leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)"
Origin: Arabic (possible)
Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4455 for Nymere.
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Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Nymere at #4455 in the United States.
Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nymere means "leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)" (Arabic (possible) origin).
Jim is primarily a boy name. Nymere is primarily a boy name.