Nelson vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #778
Total SSA Count: 322
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nelson Rank #778

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #778 for Nelson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelson or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Jefferson mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Nelson and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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