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Yefferson

♂ Boy

Pronounced YEF-ur-sun /ˈjɛf.ər.sən/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish-language respelling of the English surname-name Jefferson, 'son of Jeffrey' (Jeffrey itself from a Germanic name often read as 'peaceful pledge' or 'God's peace'). The Y- spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation and is common in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.Low

In 30 seconds: Jefferson in Spanish dress: Yefferson means 'son of Jeffrey' (said 'YEF-ur-sun').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish-language respelling of the English surname-name Jefferson, 'son of Jeffrey' (Jeffrey itself from a Germanic name often read as 'peaceful pledge' or 'God's peace'). The Y- spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation and is common in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.
U.S. rank (2024)#14151 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020202024

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

Yefferson is the Spanish-language spelling of Jefferson, an English surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey' that became a first name in the Americas. In Latin America, where the letter J is said differently, families rewrote it with a Y to keep the English sound; the same habit gives Yeferson, Yeison and Yonathan. It is a name born of two languages meeting (said 'YEF-ur-sun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, familiar in parts of Latin America.

Did you know? Across Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, English names are often respelled to match Spanish sounds — Jefferson becomes Yefferson, Jonathan becomes Yonathan — a whole family of names born from that habit.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Yefferson — Spanish respelling of Jefferson ('son of Jeffrey')

Variations

JeffersonYefersonYeferzon

Nicknames

YeffSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yefferson mean?

Yefferson is a Spanish-language spelling of Jefferson, an English surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey'.

How do you pronounce Yefferson?

It's said YEF-ur-sun /ˈjɛf.ər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yefferson a boy or girl name?

Yefferson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yefferson?

Yefferson is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though used in parts of Latin America.

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