Jefferson vs Harry

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Jefferson Rank #711

Harry Rank #780

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Jefferson or Harry more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Harry mean?

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

Are Jefferson and Harry boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.