Jim Meaning

What does Jim mean?

The name Jim is of Hebrew origin.

The meaning of Jim is "supplanter".

Jim is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 3 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Jim.

The Given Name Jim

This short form of James, has been common since the Middle Ages.

Jim is a diminutive of James. See James for further details.

Jim appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

A daring name, Jim possesses great character.

Jim is also great as a middle name.

Jim falls into the classic name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Jim 'Catfish' Hunter, Jim 'Pud' Galvin, and Jim Bakkum.

Jim Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 2,997 in baby name popularity for boys with 39 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 3,145 in baby name popularity for boys with 37 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Jim Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Jim has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Jim to other names.

Jim Related Names

Jim is a diminutive of James.

Famous Jims

Jim 'Catfish' Hunter ~ Baseball Player
Jim 'Pud' Galvin ~ Baseball Player
Jim Bakkum ~ Musician, Actor
Jim Belushi ~ Actor
Jim Bottomley ~ Baseball Player
Jim Broadbent ~ Actor
Jim Brown ~ Football Player
Jim Bunning ~ Baseball Player
Jim Carrey ~ Actor
Jim Carter ~ Actor
Jim Caviezel ~ Actor
Jim Clark ~ Driver
Jim Kelly ~ Football Player
Jim Langer ~ Football Player
Jim Morrison ~ Musician
Jim O'Rourke ~ Baseball Player
Jim Otto ~ Football Player
Jim Palmer ~ Baseball Player
Jim Parker ~ Football Player
Jim Parsons ~ Actor
Jim Pollard ~ Basketball Player
Jim Rice ~ Baseball Player
Jim Ringo ~ Football Player
Jim Sturgess ~ Actor
Jim Taylor ~ Football Player
Jim Thorpe ~ Football Player

Jim Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of Jim.

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Jim Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Jim in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Jim.

Just for fun, see the name Jim in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Jim in Nautical Flags page.