English · Boy name
Jefferson
“son of Jeffrey”
About the name Jefferson
Jefferson is an English surname that has evolved into a given name, meaning ‘son of Jeffrey’. The name gained prominence in the United States, particularly due to Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and a Founding Father. It is a strong name that reflects heritage and tradition.
- Meaning
- son of Jeffrey
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JEFF-er-sun(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Jefferson
- Jefferson David
- Jefferson Michael
- Jefferson Alexander
- Jefferson James
- Jefferson Thomas
Questions about Jefferson
- What does Jefferson mean?
- Jefferson is an English name meaning "son of Jeffrey".
- How do you pronounce Jefferson?
- Jefferson is pronounced JEFF-er-sun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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