Jefferson vs Zachariah

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
Zachariah Rank #570

Zachariah is more popular, ranked #570 vs #711 for Jefferson.

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

Zachariah ___

  • Zachariah James
  • Zachariah Cole
  • Zachariah Thomas
  • Zachariah Eli
  • Zachariah Grant
  • Zachariah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Zachariah

Jeremiah Elijah Abigail Micah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Zachariah more popular?

Zachariah is more popular, ranked #570 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Zachariah mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Zachariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jefferson and Zachariah boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Zachariah is primarily a boy name.

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