Morgan vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Irish

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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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Morgan Rank #532

Jefferson Rank #711

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Morgan or Jefferson more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Jefferson mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Morgan and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.