Jeffery vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,306
Total SSA Count: 150
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Harrison Jefferson Henderson Edson

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Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Anderson mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Jeffery and Anderson boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.

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