Jayson vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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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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Jayson Rank #623

Jefferson Rank #711

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jayson or Jefferson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Jefferson mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Jayson and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.