Jefferson vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Jefferson Rank #711

Douglas Rank #855

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Jefferson or Douglas more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Douglas mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jefferson and Douglas boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.