Jeffrey vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Jayson Rank #623

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #623 for Jayson.

Is Jeffrey or Jayson more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Jayson mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Jeffrey and Jayson boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.