Jefferson vs Byron

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

Playground Safety Score

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Shawn Alexande Zachariah Eugene

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Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #884
Total SSA Count: 272
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Byron Rank #884

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Byron more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Byron mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Byron boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.

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