Jeff vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,932
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jeff Rank #2,932
Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeff ___

  • Jeff Michael
  • Jeff James
  • Jeff Allen
  • Jeff Thomas
  • Jeff Scott
  • Jeff Aaron

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jeff

Karen Linda Brian Sharon Kevin

If you choose Tom

Jack Harry Charlie George Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeff or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Tom mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Jeff and Tom boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.

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