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Jeferson

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How to Pronounce Jeferson

Pronounced JEF-ər-sən /ˈdʒɛf.ər.sən/High

Meaning: Single-f spelling of Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey', from Germanic, 'peace' (gawia/gisil/walah, plus frid, 'peace')Medium

In 30 seconds: Son of Jeffrey: Jeferson spells Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey (peace)'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningSingle-f spelling of Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey', from Germanic, 'peace' (gawia/gisil/walah, plus frid, 'peace')
U.S. rank (2024)#5524 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 413

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jeferson is a single-f spelling of Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey', from a Germanic name linked to frid, 'peace'. Borne by the third U.S. President, Thomas Jefferson, and widely used as a given name across Latin America (Brazil and the Andes). A crisp, distinguished surname-name; the single-f styling personalizes it (nickname Jeff).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, son-of-Jeffrey at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Jefferson means 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey' (Geoffrey linked to 'peace') — borne by President Thomas Jefferson — Jeferson is a single-f spelling, popular in Latin America (crisp and distinguished).
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Jefferson — root etymology

Variations

JeffersonJeffersonn

Nicknames

Jeff

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Jefferson— the standard spelling
Jeffrey— the root name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeferson mean?

Jeferson spells Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey' (linked to 'peace').

How do you pronounce Jeferson?

It's said JEF-ər-sən /ˈdʒɛf.ər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jeferson a boy or girl name?

Jeferson is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeferson?

Jeferson is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jefferson is more common.

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