Jim

Jim is an English short form of James, which itself derives from the Late Latin Jacobus, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The name gained widespread use as an independent given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries. Notable bearers include American presidents James K. Polk and Jimmy Carter, both commonly known as Jim or Jimmy. Related forms include Jimmy, Jamie, and the original James, as well as cognates such as Jacques in French and Diego in Spanish.