Boston vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Jefferson Rank #711

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Jefferson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boston

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If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Jefferson more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Boston and Jefferson mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Boston and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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