Jefferson vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Jefferson Rank #711

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Chris mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Jefferson and Chris boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.