Jefferson vs Grey

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 #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Jefferson Rank #711

Grey Rank #878

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Jefferson or Grey more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Grey mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Grey boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.