Jefferson

Meaning of Jefferson

Son of Jeffrey; peaceful ruler

Jefferson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jefferson

Jefferson has cooled off, slipping to #831 in 2025, down from a peak of #589 in 2009.

Notable people named Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson
  3rd U.S. President
• Jefferson Mays
  American actor
• Jefferson Pierce
  Fictional DC superhero
• Jefferson Farfán
  Peruvian soccer player
• Jefferson Airplane
  American rock band

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Questions about the name Jefferson

What does the name Jefferson mean?

Jefferson means son of jeffrey; peaceful ruler, and it comes from English origins.

Is Jefferson a boy's or a girl's name?

Jefferson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jefferson?

In 2025, Jefferson ranked #831 for boys, down from #710 the year before.

When was Jefferson most popular?

Jefferson peaked at #589 in 2009.