Jamus is a distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the Old German name Jamis, which means 'to be famous'. It is a less common variant of James, and as such shares its historical popularity but offers a unique twist for those seeking an unusual yet familiar name.
The name Jamus experienced peak popularity between 1978 and 1980 with ten births each year, before declining to five or fewer births annually from 1984 onwards, except for a brief spike of eight births in 1998.