Jefferson vs Leonard

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 #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Jefferson Rank #711

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Leonard mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Jefferson and Leonard boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.