Jefferson vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

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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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Jefferson Rank #711

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Allen mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Jefferson and Allen boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.