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Jeferson Farfan
Athlete
1984
Peruvian professional footballer who played in European leagues
Jeferson
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#5655 most popular
American
English
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Meanings & Origins
"son of Jeffrey, son of peace"
Origin: English
Language: English
"son of God-peace"
Origin: Germanic via English
Language: English
Popularity
#5655
Current Rank
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“A presidential surname name with timeless appeal”
Origin & Etymology
Jeferson is a variant spelling of Jefferson, an English surname meaning son of Jeffrey. Jeffrey itself comes from the Germanic name Gottfried, combining gott (God) and frid (peace), making Jefferson mean son of the God-peace. The single-f spelling is common in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries, where it functions as a given name rather than a surname.
Popularity Story
Jefferson as a given name surged in the United States in the 19th century as a tribute to President Thomas Jefferson. In Brazil and Latin America, Jeferson (single F) has been a popular given name since the 20th century.
Cultural Significance
In the United States, Jefferson carries the legacy of the third president, Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence. In Brazil, Jeferson is a mainstream given name without the presidential connotation.
Fun Facts
- Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President, inspired the widespread use of Jefferson as a given name in America
- Jeferson (single-F) is among the most popular male names in Brazil
Jeferson in Other Languages
French
Jefferson
Spanish
Jefferson
Portuguese
Jeferson
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
Jeff
Jef
Middle Names
Lee
James
Michael
David
Anthony
Luis
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Famous People Named Jeferson
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Jefferson Davis
Politician
1808
President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War