Baby name
CLASSIC
🇧🇷 🇺🇸 Jefferson
/JEF · er · son/
Meaning
“Son of Jeffrey”
English surname used as a given name, meaning 'son of Jeffrey'; gained prestige from US President Thomas Jefferson. Widely used as a given name in Brazil as well.
Nicknames
jeff
Vibe
elegant
How it ages.
Presidential in the US, popular surname-name in Brazil - carries more weight than it gets credit for.
The cultural moment.
Consistent in Brazil as a given name throughout the late 20th century; modest use in the US.