James vs Jameson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: English

American English Irish Scottish

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James Rank #5

Jameson Rank #118

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #118 for Jameson.

Is James or Jameson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jameson at #118 in the United States.

What do James and Jameson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jameson means "son of James" (English origin).

Are James and Jameson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jameson is primarily a boy name.