Anderson vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Harrison Jefferson Henderson Edson

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Anderson Johnson Henderson Edson

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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357

Jefferson Rank #711

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Jefferson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Jefferson mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Anderson and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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