TheNameDBJim
MasculineMeaning
Supplanter, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob through the diminutive James.
Etymology
Jim is a diminutive of James, which comes from the Hebrew Ya'akov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' The name evolved through Latin (Jacobus), Old French (James), and became established as a common English nickname by the medieval period.
About the Name Jim
Jim is a casual, friendly diminutive of James that became popular as a standalone given name in American culture. It conveys approachability and informality while maintaining connection to the more formal James.