Meaning The name Jim is normally used as a diminutive of the name James, which means 'supplanter' and 'Yahweh may protect'. Origin of Jim Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Emory, Muhammad, Terrance Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Jim JIM Similar Names Jimi Jacob-William Jago Jammie Coby Koby Diego Tiago Jakob Cobey Year by Year Popularity of Jim