Jefferson vs Henderson

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 #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

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Jefferson Rank #711

Henderson Rank #2,087

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Is Jefferson or Henderson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Henderson mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Jefferson and Henderson boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.