Jeffrey vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Jefferson Rank #711

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jeffrey or Jefferson more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Jefferson mean?

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

Are Jeffrey and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.