Major vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Major Rank #581

Jefferson Rank #711

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Major or Jefferson more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Major and Jefferson mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Major and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.