"son of Jeffrey, son of peace"
Origin: English
Language: English
Jeferson
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Meaning & Origin
"son of God-peace"
Origin: Germanic via English
Language: English
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The Story of Jeferson
Jeferson is a variant spelling of Jefferson, an English surname meaning son of Jeffrey. Jeffrey itself comes from the Germanic name Gottfried, combining gott (God) and frid (peace), making Jefferson mean son of the God-peace. The single-f spelling is common in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries, where it functions as a given name rather than a surname.
Jefferson as a given name surged in the United States in the 19th century as a tribute to President Thomas Jefferson. In Brazil and Latin America, Jeferson (single F) has been a popular given name since the 20th century.
In the United States, Jefferson carries the legacy of the third president, Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence. In Brazil, Jeferson is a mainstream given name without the presidential connotation.
Fun Facts
- Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President, inspired the widespread use of Jefferson as a given name in America
- Jeferson (single-F) is among the most popular male names in Brazil
Jeferson in Other Languages
French
Jefferson
English
Jefferson
Spanish
Jefferson
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Jeferson
Popularity Over Time
#5,655
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Jeferson
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Jeferson Farfan
Athlete
1984
Peruvian professional footballer who played in European leagues
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Jefferson Davis
Politician
1808
President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,655
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Cultural Origins
- American English Brazilian Hispanic
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
Jeff
Jef
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jeferson
What does the name Jeferson mean?
"son of Jeffrey, son of peace" (from English). "son of God-peace" (from Germanic via English). Jeferson is a variant spelling of Jefferson, an English surname meaning son of Jeffrey. Jeffrey itself comes from the Germanic name Gottfried, combining gott (God) and frid (peace), making Jefferson mean son of the God-peace. The single-f spelling is common in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries, where it functions as a given name rather than a surname.
What is the origin of the name Jeferson?
Jeferson has English, Germanic via English, American, Brazilian, and Hispanic origins. In English, it means "son of Jeffrey, son of peace". In Germanic via English, it means "son of God-peace".
Is Jeferson a boy or girl name?
Jeferson is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jeferson?
Jeferson is currently ranked #5655 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jeferson?
Common nicknames for Jeferson include Jeff and Jef.
What are good middle names for Jeferson?
Popular middle name pairings include Jeferson Lee, Jeferson James, Jeferson Michael, Jeferson David, Jeferson Anthony, Jeferson Luis, and Jeferson Carlos.
What are good sibling names for Jeferson?
Names that pair well with Jeferson as siblings include Madison, Lincoln, Monroe, Jackson, Kennedy, and Addison.
How many syllables does Jeferson have?
Jeferson has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Jeferson a common or rare name?
Jeferson is an uncommon name, ranked #5655 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Jeferson
Jeferson is a boy name with American, English, Brazilian, and Hispanic origins . The name means "son of Jeffrey, son of peace" in English .
Jeferson is currently ranked #5,655 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Jeferson has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Jeferson include Jeff and Jef. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.