Jefferson

Jefferson derives from 'John's son' - traditionally understood as 'son of Jeffrey'. The meaning ties to the medieval given name Geoffrey, which refers to 'peace' or 'pledge of peace'.

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The name Jefferson is of Anglo-Norman origin and is derived from the patronymic name Jeffrey or Geoffrey. This name means 'son of Geoffrey'.

  • Popularity: 1,564th
  • Babies named Jefferson in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 339
  • Nicknames: Jeff, Jeffy, J.J., Jesse, Jay.
  • Full Names: Jeffrey, Justin Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson Smith.
  • Famous Namesakes: Thomas Jefferson-U.S. President, Jefferson Farfan-Soccer Player, Jefferson Mays-Actor, Jefferson Hack-Media Entrepreneur, Maile Jefferson-Artist.
  • Gender: Traditionally a masculine name
  • Numerology: The name Jefferson resonates with the numerology number 1, which is associated with leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. People named Jefferson often show initiative and ambition, aiming to leave a significant mark in their chosen fields.

The name Jefferson became quite popular in the United States, especially as a homage to founding father Thomas Jefferson. While it isn't extremely common, possesses cultural significance and familiarity, regularly occupying a reliable although not top tier rank among male baby names.

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