Name:
Jefferson
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Jefferson is derived from Jeffery, itself a variant of Geoffrey. Geoffrey is an English name, derived from the Old Germanic words “gawja”, which means 'a region or area', and “fridu”, which means 'peace or safety'. The earlier form of the name was Gaufrid.
Pronunciation:
JEF-ər-sən
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Jefferson:
Jefferson Davis : Confederacy President
Jefferson Perez : athlete
Jefferson Hunt : politician, soldier