Jefferson vs Johnson

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 #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Jefferson Rank #711

Johnson Rank #3,553

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Jefferson or Johnson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Johnson mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Jefferson and Johnson boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.