Jefferson vs Ford

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 #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Ford mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Ford boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.