Jeferson

Meaning of Jeferson

Jeferson is a masculine given name that constitutes an orthographic variant of the English surname-derived appellation Jefferson, itself formed through the Middle English patronymic “Jeffry’s son” and ultimately rooted in the Germanic elements gavia (territory) and frithu (peace). The adoption of a single medial “f” mirrors Iberian phonotactic preferences—particularly within Lusophone and Hispanic naming conventions—thereby embedding Jeferson in a transatlantic onomastic framework. Analytically, its placement near the 900th rank among male births in the United States over recent years attests to a modest yet persistent usage, reflecting contemporary parents’ inclination toward names that merge historical pedigree with distinctive spelling. Moreover, the name evokes the legacy of Thomas Jefferson—the third President of the United States and principal drafter of the Declaration of Independence—whose intellectual rigor and civic leadership confer an additional layer of semantic resonance. Consequently, Jeferson offers a technically precise option for those seeking a name that unites genealogical depth, cultural gravitas, and phonological efficiency.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as JEFF-er-suhn (/ˈdʒɛfərsən/)

• Jeffrey
• Jefferson
• Jepson
• Jeffry
• Jefrey