Jimmy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jimmy Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Jimmy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jimmy 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.

Jimmy Name Origin

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

Is Jimmy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jimmy

When considering Jimmy 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.