| Meaning | supplanter |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Jim |
Brief, honest, and straightforward—much like the people who bear it. There's an authenticity to this name that cuts through pretension and gets straight to the point. It's the kind of name that belongs to someone reliable, the friend who shows up when they say they will, the colleague who delivers what they promise. Jim doesn't need embellishment or explanation; it simply exists with a quiet confidence that speaks for itself. Throughout generations, it has been associated with approachability and genuine character. The single syllable makes it instantly recognizable and impossible to mispronounce, removing unnecessary complications from life's introductions. For parents seeking simplicity in an increasingly complex world, this represents a return to basics without sacrificing substance. It's unpretentious yet respectable, casual yet capable of commanding attention when necessary.
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| Jim Carrey | Canadian-American actor |
| Jim Morrison | American singer and poet |
| Jimi Hendrix | American guitarist |
| Jim Henson | American puppeteer and creator of the Muppets |
| Jim Thorpe | Native American athlete |
| Jim Parsons | American actor |
| Jim Brown | American football player |
| Jim Caviezel | American actor |
| Jim Varney | American actor, known for "Ernest" character |
| Jim Beaver | American actor |
| Jim Gaffigan | American comedian |
| Jim Ross | American wrestling commentator |
| Jim Rash | American actor and filmmaker |
| Jim Courier | American former tennis player |
| Jim Dale | English-American actor and narrator |
| Jim Kelly | American martial artist and actor |
| Jim Palmer | American former baseball player |
| Jim Abbott | American former baseball player |
| Jim Boeheim | American basketball coach |
| Jim Harbaugh | American football coach and former player |
| Jim Halpert | The Office |
| Jim Hawkins | Treasure Island |
| Jim Stark | Rebel Without a Cause |
| Jim Gordon | Batman comics |
| Jim Phelps | Mission - Impossible |
| Jim Lake Jr. | Trollhunters |
| Jim Evers | The Haunted Mansion |
| Jim Raynor | StarCraft video game series |
| Jim Kirk | Star Trek |