Jameson

What does the baby name Jameson mean? Learn about what Jameson means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Jameson - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Jameson
J-A-M-E-S-O-N, is a 7-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Jameson
JAY-mə-sən
JAYM ih sun
Meaning of Jameson
Supplanter, son of james.
Origin of Jameson
The name 'Jameson' is of English origin. It is derived from the given name 'James', which has Hebrew roots and means 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. 'Jameson' is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to denote the son of someone named James.
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Popularity of Jameson
In terms of popularity, the name 'Jameson' has been steadily rising in recent years. It first gained significant attention in the late 20th century and has continued to climb the ranks of popular boys' names. In the United States, 'Jameson' reached its peak popularity in 2019 when it ranked as the 91st most popular name for boys.
Jameson currently has 128 likes, and is in the top 3% of liked boy's names. The name Marley is slightly more popular than Jameson.

Etymology of Jameson

The name 'Jameson' is a combination of the given name 'James' and the suffix '-son', which means 'son of'. 'James' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov', which signifies 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. The addition of the suffix '-son' indicates that 'Jameson' originally denoted 'son of James'.

Cultural Significance of Jameson

The name 'Jameson' does not hold any specific cultural significance. However, as a variation of the name 'James', it carries the cultural associations and historical significance associated with that name. 'James' is a name with biblical origins, as it is the English form of the Hebrew name 'Yaakov', who was one of the twelve sons of Isaac in the Old Testament.