Meaning: Son of James
The story
An English surname used as a given name. Its immediate meaning is son of James; the older biblical history comes through James and Jacob rather than a separate origin for Jameson.
Nicknames
- Jamie
- Jay
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Jameson comes from English.
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