Jefferson vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Davis mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Jefferson and Davis boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.