Danny vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Danny Rank #642

Jefferson Rank #711

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Danny or Jefferson more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Danny and Jefferson mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Danny and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.