Jameson
j(a)-me-son
US Popularity:170
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Son of James; Supplanter
The British boy’s name Jameson means “son of James”. This name is widely known worldwide because of the Irish whiskey distillery, Jameson. Another yet shorter variation of the name is the Hebrew James, meaning "supplanter." In the Christian Bible, James the Apostle was the first to be martyred and selected to witness Jesus' transfiguration. Whether you would like to share your faith with baby or commemorate a special James in your life, the name Jameson is a lovely twist for them.
Famous People Named Jameson
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jameson BlakeReality TV Star
- Jameson ParkerActor
- Jameson TaillonBaseball Player
- Jameson West MessnerSon of Kathryn Morris
How Popular Is The Name Jameson?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jameson is currently #1055 on The Bump
Boy:Jameson is currently #592 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jameson is currently #170 in U.S. births
Boy:Jameson is currently #103 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#103
in 2023
- 18
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Jameson, November 2019
WordSense, Jameson
Ancestry, Jameson Family History
Ancestry, Jamison
Britannica, St. James, apostle, son of Zebedee, Jan 2024
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