Godfrey
Godfrey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ · /ˈɡɒdfɹi/
Meaning and origin of Godfrey
Root meaning: “peace of God”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old French Godefrei, from Old High German Godafrid (“peace of God”), from Proto-Germanic *Gudafriþuz. Equivalent to god + frith. Doublet of Gottfried and Geoffrey.
How popular is Godfrey?
Since 1880, 3,245 boys in the U.S. have been named Godfrey. Its highest rank for boys was #566 in 1888. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Godfrey FAQ
What does the name Godfrey mean?
Godfrey traces back to a root meaning "peace of God". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Old French Godefrei, from Old High German Godafrid (“peace of God”), from Proto-Germanic *Gudafriþuz. Equivalent to god + frith. Doublet of Gottfried and Geoffrey.
What is the origin of the name Godfrey?
Godfrey is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Godfrey?
Since 1880, 3,245 boys in the U.S. have been named Godfrey. Its highest rank for boys was #566 in 1888. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Godfrey a boy or girl name?
Godfrey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,245 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.