Henderson vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

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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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Henderson Rank #2,087

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Is Henderson or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Henderson and Jefferson mean?

Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Henderson and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Henderson is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.