Quick answer
Jefferson is a boy name meaning "son of Jeffrey".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈd͡ʒɛf.əɹ.sən/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɛf.ə.sən/.
Meaning and history
This name comes 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.
Notes and context
Usage: english, portuguese