Jefferson vs Orlando

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711
Orlando Rank #845

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #845 for Orlando.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jefferson ___

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

Orlando ___

  • Orlando James
  • Orlando Richard
  • Orlando Vicente
  • Orlando Antonio
  • Orlando Miguel
  • Orlando Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Orlando

Leonardo Valentina Rafael Isabella Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Orlando more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Orlando at #845 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Orlando mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Orlando means "famous land" (Germanic origin).

Are Jefferson and Orlando boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Orlando is primarily a boy name.

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