Jefferson vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Loyal Jedidiah Dane Conor

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Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #667
Total SSA Count: 411
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Taylor mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Jefferson and Taylor boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

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