Jamieson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamieson

Boy #5,213 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James, supplanter"

Origin: Scottish/Hebrew

Scottish English American Canadian Australian

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Jamieson Rank #5,213

James Rank #2,583

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #5213 for Jamieson.

Is Jamieson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Jamieson at #5213 in the United States.

What do Jamieson and James mean?

Jamieson means "son of James, supplanter" (Scottish/Hebrew origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamieson and James boy or girl names?

Jamieson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a girl name.