Jefferson vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Dorian Lennon Trey Anakin

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Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #860
Total SSA Count: 282
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Jimmy Rank #860

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Jimmy more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Jimmy mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Jefferson and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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