Jefferson vs Ellison

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 #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Ellison Rank #2,058

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Jefferson or Ellison more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Ellison mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Jefferson and Ellison boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.