What origin is the name Jameis?

Jameis comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Jameis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jameis

Jameis

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Jameis is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "A modern variant of James, a Hebrew name meaning supplanter.".

With Hebrew roots, Jameis is a boy name that means "A modern variant of James, a Hebrew name meaning supplanter.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A modern variant of James, a Hebrew name meaning supplanter.

Popularity

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What does Jameis mean?

Jameis is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A modern variant of James, a Hebrew name meaning supplanter.".

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Sister names that go with Jameis

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Jameis.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jameis

Jameis means "A modern variant of James, a Hebrew name meaning supplanter." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)