Jefferson vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Jefferson Rank #711

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Phillip mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Jefferson and Phillip boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.