What Does the Name Jamie Mean?

Jamie is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter (diminutive of James).”

Updated June 2026

Name	Jamie
Gender	unisex
Origin	Hebrew
Meaning	supplanter (diminutive of James)
Variants	James, Jaime, Jamey, Jaymie
Popularity	Popular for both sexes in the US, peaking for girls in the 1970s-80s; still in steady use.

The meaning and origin of Jamie

The name Jamie means “supplanter (diminutive of James)” and has Hebrew origins. Originally a Scottish diminutive of James, which derives via Latin Iacomus from the Hebrew Yaakov ('supplanter'). It came into use as an independent given name for both sexes, especially popular for girls in the late 20th century.

Variants and related names

Jamie is related to several other names you may recognize: James, Jaime, Jamey, Jaymie. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Jamie?

Popular for both sexes in the US, peaking for girls in the 1970s-80s; still in steady use.

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