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Jamison

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAY-mih-sun /ˈdʒeɪ.mɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Son of James; an English patronymic surname meaning son of James, with James from the Hebrew Ya'akov meaning supplanter or heel-grabberHigh

In 30 seconds: Jamison means son of James in English, a classic patronymic surname carrying the Hebrew meaning of supplanter through James, a smooth three-syllable name popular as a first name with a friendly, informal quality.
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Origin HighEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningSon of James; an English patronymic surname meaning son of James, with James from the Hebrew Ya'akov meaning supplanter or heel-grabber
U.S. rank (2025)#786 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births324 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,791

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719312025

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

History & Origin

Jamison is an English surname meaning son of James, a patronymic formed from James plus the suffix -son. James derives from the Late Latin Jacomus, a form of Jacobus, from the Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning heel-grabber or one who supplants. James was one of two apostles of that name in the New Testament.

Jamison as a given first name reflects the American surname-as-first-name trend. It has appeared in the top 500 boys names in the United States and is used by parents who love the name James but want a longer, more distinctive form. It is occasionally used for girls as well.

Did you know? The Jameson Irish whiskey brand, founded in Dublin in 1780 by John Jameson, is one of the world's best-selling whiskeys. While spelled with an e, Jameson and Jamison are variants of the same surname, giving the name an association with Irish heritage and craftsmanship.
Overall data confidence 94%
Behind the Name — Jamison — English patronymic and Hebrew root etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JamesonJameisonJaymison

Nicknames

JamesJamieJami

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If you like Jamison…

Harrison— same three-syllable -son patronymic pattern used as a first name
Emerson— shares the -son ending and smooth three-syllable surname-first-name appeal
Grayson— fellow three-syllable -son surname name popular in the same American naming era
Madison— same -son patronymic structure crossing gender lines as a modern first name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamison mean?

Jamison means son of James, with James from the Hebrew Ya'akov meaning supplanter or heel-grabber.

How do you pronounce Jamison?

It is said JAY-mih-sun, three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Jamison the same as Jameson?

Jamison and Jameson are variant spellings of the same patronymic surname, both meaning son of James.

Is Jamison a popular boys name?

Jamison has been in the U.S. top 500 boys names and is popular among parents who like surname-style names.