What does the name Jefferson mean?

The name Jefferson means "Son of Jeffrey".

What is the origin of the name Jefferson?

Jefferson is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 374 babies were named Jefferson in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Jefferson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 374 →

All-Time Total: 23,251

Peak Year: 2009

Jefferson is of English origin, derived from the given name Jeffrey, which comes from the Germanic name Geofu meaning "peace" and "protection."

Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father, 3rd U.S. President, Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson Davis - President of the Confederate States during Civil War.
Jefferson Airplane - American rock band from the 1960s.
Jefferson Starship - American rock band from the 1970s.
Jefferson Mays - American actor known for Broadway performances.
Jefferson Hack - British magazine editor and publisher.
Jefferson Farfan - Peruvian soccer player.
Jefferson Montero - Ecuadorian soccer player.
Jefferson Pierce - Fictional character, DC Comics superhero "Black Lightning."
Jefferson Smith - Fictional character, protagonist in film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."

Boy names closely related to Jefferson

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Girl names closely related to Jefferson

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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