Jefferson vs Morgan

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 #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Irish

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Jefferson Rank #711

Morgan Rank #532

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Morgan more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Morgan mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Jefferson and Morgan boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Morgan is primarily a boy name.