Jeferson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeferson

Boy #5,655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of peace"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Brazilian Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,655
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jef

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jeferson Rank #5,655
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5655 for Jeferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeferson ___

  • Jeferson Lee
  • Jeferson James
  • Jeferson Michael
  • Jeferson David
  • Jeferson Anthony
  • Jeferson Luis

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jeferson

Madison Lincoln Monroe Jackson Kennedy

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeferson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jeferson at #5655 in the United States.

What do Jeferson and Theodore mean?

Jeferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of peace" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Jeferson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jeferson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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