Jefferson vs Emory

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 #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Jefferson Rank #711

Emory Rank #886

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Jefferson or Emory more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Emory mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jefferson and Emory boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.