Heath vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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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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Heath Rank #852

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Jefferson mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Heath and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.