Son of Jeffrey; Gods peace
A variant of Jefferson, which originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey'. The root name Jeffrey is derived from Germanic elements likely meaning 'district', 'traveler', or 'peace', often interpreted as 'God's peace'.
Less common today
Jeferson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,941 in 2008.
Brazilian football goalkeeper known as Jeferson
Brazilian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
