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Jameson
Meaning: son of James · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English and Scottish surname, 'son of James'.
Nicknames
Jamie, Jem
Variants & related names
Jamison
Jameson name art
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FAQ
What does the name Jameson mean?
Jameson means “son of James”. It comes from English.
Is Jameson a popular name?
Yes — Jameson has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Jameson?
Jamie, Jem.
What are other forms of Jameson?
Jamison.
Similar names
Archer · Sonny · Jack · Hudson · Jackson · Mason
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.