Jefferson vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Major mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Jefferson and Major boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.