Fletcher vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #565
Total SSA Count: 523
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Briar Lian Alden Noel

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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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Aries Allan Elisha Sincere

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Popularity Comparison

Fletcher Rank #565

Jefferson Rank #711

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fletcher or Jefferson more popular?

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Jefferson mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Fletcher and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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