Jefferson vs Trey

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

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Trey

Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#790
Total SSA Count
317
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711
Trey Rank #790

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #790 for Trey.

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

Trey ___

  • Trey James
  • Trey Michael
  • Trey Allen
  • Trey Davis
  • Trey Hunter
  • Trey William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Trey

Deuce Quinn Chase Blake Drew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Trey more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Trey mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Jefferson and Trey boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.

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