Jefferson

Male

Meaning

Son Of Jeffrey

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛfərsən/

Traits associated with the name Jefferson:

Dogs named Jefferson tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Jefferson?

Naming your dog Jefferson suggests that you have an appreciation for history and the Founding Fathers of the United States. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of patriotism and a love of the country.

Is Jefferson a good dog name?

Jefferson has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Jefferson isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,134
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1,854
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Jefferson is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Jefferson was, in the past month, the 1859th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Jefferson is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Jefferson was viewed 68 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Jefferson's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Jefferson is most adored in Wisconsin, Arizona and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, Wyoming and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Jefferson.

Most popular breeds named Jefferson:

  1. Cocker Spaniel
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Rottweiler
  4. Bernese Mountain Dog
  5. Irish Setter

Jefferson is found in these categories:

country dog names
country

Named after Thomas Jefferson, a prominent figure in American rural history.

british dog names
british

Associated with Thomas Jefferson, who influenced British political philosophy.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Hails from founding fathers era, lacks modern canine moniker trends like "Fido".

Dog names like Jefferson:

Treasurer
Whiskey
Supplanter
Brave; strong as a wild boar
Son of Jack
Extremely intelligent scientist, thomas edison
Jefferson dog name meaning

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