Bear vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #829
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Dane Tommy Leroy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bear Rank #829

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #829 for Bear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Jefferson mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Bear and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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