Jamieson
Scotland · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jamieson
The given name 'Jamieson' means "son of James," deriving from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'aqov), via the Latin *Iacomus* and English *James*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Jamieson' means "son of James," deriving from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'aqov), via the Latin *Iacomus* and English *James*. It is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with historical roots as a patronymic surname that later became a given name, notably associated with the Scottish clan Jamieson.
Jamieson currently ranks #3,697 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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