Jefferson vs Dash

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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Emory Rex Bruno Davis

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Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #969
Total SSA Count: 232
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Dash Rank #969

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #969 for Dash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Dash more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Dash mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Jefferson and Dash boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.

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