Jameson
English boy's name meaning “son of James”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- son of James
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #103
- Born in 2023
- 3,484
Meaning & origin
Jameson is a surname meaning 'son of James', itself from Jacob ('supplanter').
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jameson ranked #103 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,484 US boys were given the name Jameson.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #91 in 2018
“Unranked” means Jameson was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with J.
Variants
Jamison
Nicknames
Jamie
Jameson: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jameson mean?
Jameson is a English name meaning "son of James". Jameson is a surname meaning 'son of James', itself from Jacob ('supplanter').
Where does the name Jameson come from?
Jameson is of English origin. Jameson is a surname meaning 'son of James', itself from Jacob ('supplanter').
Is Jameson a boy or a girl name?
Jameson is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jameson?
In 2023, 3,484 US boys were given the name Jameson.
Is Jameson a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jameson ranked #103 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Jameson?
Common nicknames for Jameson include Jamie.