Jeferson vs Yates

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 #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Jeferson Rank #5,655

Yates Rank #5,699

Jeferson is more popular, ranked #5655 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Jeferson or Yates more popular?

Jeferson is more popular, ranked #5655 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Jeferson and Yates mean?

Jeferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of peace" (English origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Jeferson and Yates boy or girl names?

Jeferson is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.