What is the origin of the name Jameson?

Jameson is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Jameson?

Jameson is currently ranked #5493 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jameson?

Jameson is pronounced JAY-muh-sun.

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Jameson

JAY-muh-sun

Popularity

#5493

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

60,430

Peak Year

#4,707 in 2019

First Recorded

1922

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Jameson is an English and Scottish surname turned given name, meaning "son of James."

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James Jamie Sonny

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Numerology

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Famous Namesakes

Jameson Rodgers
American country music singer

Nicknames

James Jamie Sonny

Similar Names

Jackson Harrison Anderson Lincoln

Personality Traits

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