Jefferson vs Amos

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 #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Amos mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jefferson and Amos boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.