What is the origin of the name Jeferson?

Jeferson is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Jeferson?

Jeferson is currently ranked #5524 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jeferson?

Jeferson is pronounced JEF-er-son.

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Jeferson

JEF-er-son

Popularity

#5524

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

413

Peak Year

#41 in 2008

First Recorded

1997

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A spelling variation of Jefferson, which means 'son of Jeffrey'. Jeffrey means 'pledge of peace'.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Jeff Jeffy Jef

Spelling Variations

Jefferson Jeffersin

Similar Names

Jeffrey Jackson James Jonathan

Personality Traits

ReliableHonestFriendlyDetermined

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