Jefferson vs Teddy

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 #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Jefferson Rank #711

Teddy Rank #898

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Jefferson or Teddy more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Teddy mean?

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

Are Jefferson and Teddy boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.