Jeferson vs Dez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeferson

Boy #5,655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of peace"

Origin: English

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Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Jeferson Rank #5,655

Dez Rank #5,597

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #5655 for Jeferson.

Is Jeferson or Dez more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Jeferson at #5655 in the United States.

What do Jeferson and Dez mean?

Jeferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of peace" (English origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jeferson and Dez boy or girl names?

Jeferson is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.