James vs Jamison

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

Playground Safety Score

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Jamison

Boy #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#760
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jamie, Jami, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jamison Rank #760

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #760 for Jamison.

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

Jamison ___

  • Jamison Lee
  • Jamison Cole
  • Jamison Reid
  • Jamison Brooks
  • Jamison Blake
  • Jamison Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jamison

Parker Harrison Emerson Addison Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jamison more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamison at #760 in the United States.

What do James and Jamison mean?

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

Are James and Jamison boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.

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