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

Jamison - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Jamison
J-A-M-I-S-O-N, is a 7-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Jamison
JAY mis sun
Meaning of Jamison
Supplanter, son of james.
Origin of Jamison
The name 'Jamison' has its origins in Scotland. It is derived from the Scottish surname 'Jamieson', which itself is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of James'. The name 'James' is of Hebrew origin and means 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'.
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Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Jamison
Jameson
Jamieson
Popularity of Jamison
The popularity of the name 'Jamison' has seen a steady increase in recent years. It is considered a relatively uncommon name, but its usage has been on the rise. It is more commonly used in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Jamison currently has 89 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked boy's names. The name Landen is slightly more popular than Jamison.

Etymology of Jamison

The name 'Jamison' is derived from the Scottish surname 'Jamieson', which is a patronymic form of 'James'. The name 'James' has its roots in the Hebrew name 'Yaakov', which means 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. This etymology reflects the historical usage of the name 'Jamison' as a patronymic surname.

Cultural Significance of Jamison

The name 'Jamison' does not hold significant cultural or historical associations. It is primarily used as a given name rather than a surname. However, as a derivative of the name 'James', it shares the cultural and historical significance associated with that name.