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Jefferson

Name Meaning:

English surname meaning "son of Jeffrey." Jeffrey is likely from a Germanic name meaning "God's peace" or "territory peace."

Noteable Namesakes

Thomas Jefferson (US President - surname); Jefferson Airplane/Starship (Band); Jefferson Davis (President of Confederacy)

Origin

Old English

Popularity

US: #828, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Jeff; Jeffy; Sonny

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