Harry vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Jefferson mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.