Jim

Jim is an English short form of James, which itself derives from the Late Latin Jacobus, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning one who follows at the heel or one who supplants. The name has been in common use as an independent given name since at least the nineteenth century and is strongly associated with English-speaking cultures. Notable bearers include American president James K. Polk, often called Jim, as well as countless figures in popular culture. Cognate forms include Jamie, Jimmy, and the Spanish Jaime.