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Jameson

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAYM-sun /ˈdʒeɪm.sən/High

Meaning: Son of James; from James, which traces to Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter)High

In 30 seconds: A surname meaning 'son of James,' which itself means 'supplanter' in Hebrew. Jameson has a distinguished, slightly whiskey-cool feel that has made it a popular 21st-century American boys' name.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
MeaningSon of James; from James, which traces to Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 30,948

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719222017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jameson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of James,' where James derives via Latin Jacomus from the Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter.'

As a given name Jameson became popular in the United States in the 2000s and 2010s as part of the fashion for -son surname first names. It has climbed into the top 200 boys' names.

Did you know? Jameson Irish Whiskey, founded in Dublin in 1780 by John Jameson, is one of the world's best-selling whiskeys — giving the name a certain connoisseur cachet.

Variations

JamiesonJamison

Nicknames

JameJamie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jameson mean?

Jameson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of James.' James traces back to the Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter.'

How do you pronounce Jameson?

It is said JAYM-sun /ˈdʒeɪm.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jameson a boy or girl name?

Jameson is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Jameson?

Jameson has been climbing the U.S. charts and is now among the top 200 boys' names.