Jefferson

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈd͡ʒɛf.əɹ.sən/(American English) /ˈd͡ʒɛf.ə.sən/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the English surname Jefferson meaning "son of Jeffrey". It is usually given in honour of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the third president of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

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Entry updated May 30, 2025