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Jayson

Boy name · 80 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jayson: 80 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2007.

Jayson is a modern variant of Jason, which itself derives from the ancient Greek name Iāsōn, meaning "healer" and rooted in the verb iâsthai, "to heal." In Greek mythology, Jason was the heroic leader of the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. The spelling Jayson gained popularity in the late 20th century, partly thanks to basketball legend Jayson Tatum, a forward for the Boston Celtics, and singer-songwriter Jayson Gaignard. The name shares its etymological wellspring with the town of Jasonville, Indiana, and the therapeutic term "iatrogenic." Though not a traditional Scottish name, Jayson has been a steady choice in Scotland since the 1970s, often seen as a more phonetic alternative to the classical form.