Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Yeferson

Yeferson

♂ Boy

Pronounced YEH-fer-son /ˈjɛ.fər.sɔn/Medium

Meaning: Latino phonetic spelling of Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey', from Germanic, 'peace of the land/district'Medium

In 30 seconds: Presidential, Latina-style: Yeferson spells Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey'. Strong, distinctive, and warm.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEnglish, Spanish
MeaningLatino phonetic spelling of Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey', from Germanic, 'peace of the land/district'
U.S. rank (2025)#5199 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092025

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

Yeferson is a Latino phonetic spelling of Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey', from Germanic roots linked to 'peace of the land/district' (the surname of President Thomas Jefferson). A strong, distinctive name across Latin America.

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

Did you know? Jefferson means 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey' (linked to 'peace of the district') — the presidential surname; Yeferson is a Latina phonetic spelling, popular in Colombia and Venezuela.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Yeferson / Jefferson — Latino spelling

Variations

JeffersonYeisonYefferson

Nicknames

Yefer

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Yeferson…

Jefferson— the standard spelling
Yeison— a fellow Latino Ye- name
Yeider— a companion Ye- coinage
Wilson— another -son surname-name

Explore names like Yeferson

By themeenglishspanishsurname-name
By meaningPeace

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Yeferson mean?

Yeferson spells Jefferson — 'son of Jeffrey/Geoffrey'.

How do you pronounce Yeferson?

It's said YEH-fer-son /ˈjɛ.fər.sɔn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yeferson a boy or girl name?

Yeferson is a boy's name.

How popular is Yeferson?

Yeferson is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia