Boy
English
3 syllables
Jameson
JAYM-ih-sun
/ˈdʒeɪm.ɪ.sən/
"Son of James" — a distinguished surname-name with biblical depth and modern charm
Jameson is a patronymic surname meaning son of James, and James itself derives from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), meaning supplanter. It has enjoyed a strong rise as a given name in the United States and United Kingdom over the past two decades, part of the trend for surname-style names. It carries the classic weight of James combined with an expansive, distinguished feel. The Irish whiskey brand of the same name lends it additional cultural resonance.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesJames · on
GenderBoy
OriginEnglish
Root WordJames + son
MeaningSon of James, supplanter
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2019
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayN/A
Nicknames
JamesJamieJayJame
About the Name Jameson
Jameson means son of James, and James traces to the Hebrew Yaakov meaning supplanter or one who follows.
Jameson has been rising strongly since the 2010s and is now a popular given name in the United States, part of the surname-name trend.
Jameson Cole, Jameson William, Jameson Alexander, and Jameson Thomas all pair beautifully.
Jameson is an English patronymic surname meaning son of James, first used as a given name in the 20th century.
Jamesons are often seen as confident, principled, and socially adept — natural leaders with a warmth that draws people in.
Common nicknames are James, Jamie, and Jay.
Personality of Jameson
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Jameson
Creativity
74%
Elegance
80%
Independence
81%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
83%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Jameson
J
Jameson (Irish whiskey)
World's best-selling Irish whiskey, founded in Dublin in 1780, lending the name global recognition
J
Jameson Williams
American professional NFL wide receiver for the Detroit Lions
J
John Jameson
Irish whiskey distiller who founded the famous Jameson distillery in 1780
Middle Names for Jameson
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Jameson
Jameson Cole
Jameson William
Jameson Alexander
Jameson Thomas
Jameson Michael
Jameson Lee
Jameson Owen
Jameson Blake
Jameson Reid
Jameson Grant
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History of Jameson
1780
John Jameson founds his whiskey distillery in Dublin, Ireland
1990s
Jameson begins appearing as a given name in the United States
2010
Jameson enters the US top 500, rising steadily as a surname-style given name
2019
Jameson reaches peak popularity in the United States, entering the top 200
Numerology & Symbolism of Jameson
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Amber
💎
Lucky Stone
Tiger's Eye
🌸
Lucky Flower
Amber Chrysanthemum
Jameson Around the World
How Jameson is written in different languages and scripts
ג'יימסון
Hebrew
جيمسون
Arabic
Джеймсон
Russian
ジェイムソン
Japanese
詹姆森
Chinese
Τζέιμσον
Greek
जेम्सन
Hindi
제임슨
Korean
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