Jefferson
JEF-er-son
Popularity
#711
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
24,141
Peak Year
#444 in 2009
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Jefferson is an English name meaning 'son of Jeffrey'. Jeffrey is a Germanic name composed of the elements 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Thomas Jefferson
Third president of the United States
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