Bellamy vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Bel

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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
Nicknames
Jeff, Jef, Sonny

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Popularity Comparison

Bellamy Rank #691
Jefferson Rank #711

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bellamy ___

  • Bellamy James
  • Bellamy Oliver
  • Bellamy Fox
  • Bellamy Grey
  • Bellamy August
  • Bellamy Reid

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bellamy

Phoebe Octavia Jasper Flynn Imogen

If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellamy or Jefferson more popular?

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Bellamy and Jefferson mean?

Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Bellamy and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Bellamy is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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