Jefferson vs Heath

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 #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Heath Rank #852

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Jefferson or Heath more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Heath mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Heath boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.