Jefferson vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Jefferson Rank #711

Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Gunner mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jefferson and Gunner boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.