Jim Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jim Name at a Glance

Name	Jim
Meaning	Supplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jim Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jim means “Supplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jim Name Origin

Our database records Jim under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jim a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jim is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jim

When considering Jim for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.