James vs Jamieson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Jamieson

Boy #5,213 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James, supplanter"

Origin: Scottish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,213
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jamie, Jay, Jame

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jamieson Rank #5,213

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5213 for Jamieson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Jamieson ___

  • Jamieson Alexander
  • Jamieson Ross
  • Jamieson Grant
  • Jamieson Reid
  • Jamieson Thomas
  • Jamieson William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamieson

Callum Isla Duncan Fiona Angus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamieson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamieson at #5213 in the United States.

What do James and Jamieson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jamieson means "son of James, supplanter" (Scottish/Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jamieson boy or girl names?

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

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