Jefferson vs Junior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

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Jefferson Rank #711

Junior Rank #684

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Junior more popular?

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Junior mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Jefferson and Junior boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.