Boy name
Jimmy name meaning
“supplanter or successor”
Jimmy is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning supplanter or successor. It is an English familiar form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov through Greek and Latin. The original name is traditionally associated with the heel and supplanting, and Jimmi is a spelling variant.
What does Jimmy mean?
Supplanter or successor
In Indonesian: pengganti atau penyusul
Origin and cultural usage of Jimmy
Jimmy is an English familiar form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov through Greek and Latin. The original name is traditionally associated with the heel and with supplanting.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jimmy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jimmy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Jimmy as a first name
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Jimmy Patrick
Interpretation
May the successor possess the honor associated with a noble.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
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Jimmy Matthew
Interpretation
May the successor arrive as a gift bestowed by God.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Matthew: gift from God
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Jimmy Yeheskiel
Interpretation
May the successor receive the strength that God graciously provides.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Interpretation
May the successor be courageous and bring help to others.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Jimmy Davit
Interpretation
May the successor always be loved throughout the journey of life.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Jimmy Dave
Interpretation
A picture of a successor whose presence is always lovingly welcomed.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Dave: beloved
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Jimmy Rufinus
Interpretation
A picture of a successor with red hair and reddish coloring.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
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Interpretation
May the courageous successor wear a crown that signifies victory.Meaning of each word
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
Jimmy as a middle name
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Interpretation
May the successor receive God's love and be brave like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Sean: God is gracious
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Interpretation
A picture of a king's successor carrying a brilliant promise through life.Meaning of each word
- Melky: my king
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Interpretation
May the successor receive God's help and attain a crown of victory.Meaning of each word
- Eliezer: God is my help
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Interpretation
May the successor bring help in the manner of a messenger.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Interpretation
May the successor be loved and always bring help to others.Meaning of each word
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Dave: beloved
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Interpretation
A picture of an honored, crowned successor with courage like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
Jimmy as a last name
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Davit Jimmy
Interpretation
May the successor always be someone who is deeply loved.Meaning of each word
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
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Pol Jimmy
Interpretation
May the successor remain modest in every step of life.Meaning of each word
- Pol: small, humble
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
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Interpretation
May the courageous successor acknowledge God as the judge of his life.Meaning of each word
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Danil: God is my judge
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
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Patrick Jimmy
Interpretation
A picture of a successor bearing the honor associated with nobility.Meaning of each word
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
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Interpretation
May the successor become a spear-bearing ruler who receives God's strength.Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
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Interpretation
A successor from a place named Vianney, wishing God to accompany us.Meaning of each word
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
- Manuel: God is with us
- Jimmy: supplanter or successor
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How to pronounce Jimmy
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦶꦩ꧀ꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮤᮙ᮪ᮙᮤ |
Is Jimmy a boy’s name?
Yes, Jimmy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jimmy ranks #431 among boy names in our data sample (48 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jimmy
Famous people named Jimmy
- Jimmy Suparno · b. 1984
- Jimmy Demianus Ijie · b. 1968
- Jimmy Napitupulu · b. 1966
- Jimmy Carter Rumbarar Kapissa
- Jimmy Andrea Lukita Sihombing · b. 1991
- Jimmy Feidie Eman
- Jimmy Gideon · b. 1963
- Jimmy Kobogau
- Jimmy Prameswardono · b. 1976
- Jimmy Rimba Rogi · b. 1954
- Jimmy Tuilan
- Jimmy · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Jimmy
What is the meaning of Jimmy?
Jimmy means supplanter or successor. Jimmy is an English familiar form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov through Greek and Latin. The original name is traditionally associated with the heel and with supplanting.
Is Jimmy a boy’s name?
Yes, Jimmy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jimmy?
Jimmy is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jimmy have?
Jimmy has 2 syllables (Jim-my) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jimmy?
Jimmy ranks #431 among boy names in our data sample (48 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jimmy?
Other spellings: Jimmi.
What full names go well with Jimmy?
Some ideas: Jimmy Patrick; Sean Jimmy Leonard; Davit Jimmy.
Famous people named Jimmy?
Notable people named Jimmy include Jimmy Suparno, Jimmy Demianus Ijie, Jimmy Napitupulu.
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