Jameson
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jameson
Jameson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of James," derived from the Hebrew name James (Yaakov), which means "supplanter." The name entered English usage through Old French and Latin intermediaries, becoming standardized as a given name during the modern era.
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Etymology
Jameson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of James," derived from the Hebrew name James (Yaakov), which means "supplanter." The name entered English usage through Old French and Latin intermediaries, becoming standardized as a given name during the modern era.
Jameson is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland, Scotland, and North America, with historical roots in Irish and Scottish families; it has no specific religious affiliation but gained prominence through secular usage and the Jameson whiskey brand founded by John Jameson in Dublin in 1780.
Jameson currently ranks #137 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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