Cason vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #859
Total SSA Count: 283
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Cason Rank #859

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #859 for Cason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cason or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Cason and Jefferson mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Cason and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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