Jimmer

Variation of James

"supplanter"

Jimmer Origin and Meaning

The name Jimmer is a boy's name meaning "supplanter".

A rare diminutive of James, with the on-trend -er ending of Asher, Cooper, and Carter. Notably used in the American comedy Escanaba in da Moonlight, this unexpected nickname might gain more attention thanks to basketball player Jimmer Fredette, who represented the USA in the 2024 Olympics. His given name is James, however, his mother had wanted something more unique, so she nicknamed him Jimmer and it stuck.