Jefferson vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Benson mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Jefferson and Benson boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.