Jimmy

Boy

English origin · /JIM-ee/ · classic

Meaning: Supplanter.

Popularity 62/1002 syllables↓ Falling

Insights

Today, Jimmy is an uncommon name (popularity 62/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

Jimmy is a diminutive form of the name James, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Jacob (Yaakov). The name Jacob means 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' Jimmy became popular as an independent given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries. It carries a friendly and approachable connotation, often associated with warmth and familiarity.

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