Jefferson vs Cason

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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Tony Saul Lance Ryland

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Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #859
Total SSA Count: 283
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Cason Rank #859

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #859 for Cason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Cason more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Cason mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Jefferson and Cason boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.

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