Jefferson vs Nixon

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 #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

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Jefferson Rank #711

Nixon Rank #873

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #873 for Nixon.

Is Jefferson or Nixon more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Nixon at #873 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Nixon mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin).

Are Jefferson and Nixon boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Nixon is primarily a boy name.