Jefferson vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Anderson Johnson Henderson Edson

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Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Harrison Jefferson Henderson Edson

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Anderson mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Jefferson and Anderson boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.

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