The meaning of the name “Jefferson” is: “Son of Jeffrey,Son of Geof, son of Geoffrey”.
Additional information:Jefferson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Jeffrey, Jeffers, or Jeff." Jeffrey is a variant of Geoffrey, meaning "peaceful place," from gawia, meaning "territory" and frid, meaning "peace." Geoffrey is also a possible variant of the Norman personal name Godfrey, meaning "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler."
Pronunciation: (JEF fer sun) Form of: Geoffrey Celebrity Names & Famous real-life people:
Thomas Jefferson - 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence
Blind Lemon Jefferson - American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
Geoffrey Jefferson - British neurologist and pioneering neurosurgeon
Arthur Stanley Jefferson - English comic actor
Eddie Jefferson - celebrated American jazz vocalist and lyricist
Francis Arthur Jefferson - English recipient of the Victoria Cross
Considering Jefferson as a Baby Name?
The first thing you should know if you are considering Jefferson for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Jefferson is a boy name.
The name Jefferson is of English origin, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Jefferson we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Jefferson Name Meaning
The meaning of Jefferson is “Son of Jeffrey,Son of Geof, son of Geoffrey”. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesn’t mean something bad or unpleasant. Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of Jefferson and its name origin or of any other name in our database. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name Jefferson and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. The history and meaning of the name Jefferson is fascinating, learn more about it. (If you know more meanings of the name and you would like to contribute click here to submit another name meaning).
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Name Jefferson Categories
The name Jefferson is in the following categories: African American Names, American Names, British Names, English Names, President Names, Surnames Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Jefferson. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Jefferson, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Popularity of the Name Jefferson
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Jefferson Boy Name Popularity Chart
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