Jefferson vs Ridge

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 #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jefferson Rank #711

Ridge Rank #529

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Ridge more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Ridge mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Ridge boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.