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
"lord of the rocks; from Tyre (ancient Phoenician city)"
Origin: Fictional / Phoenician
Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4509 for Tyrion.
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Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Tyrion at #4509 in the United States.
Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tyrion means "lord of the rocks; from Tyre (ancient Phoenician city)" (Fictional / Phoenician origin).
Jim is primarily a boy name. Tyrion is primarily a boy name.