Jeffrey
Jeffrey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษfษนi/
Meaning and origin of Jeffrey
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, the usual U.S. spelling of Geoffrey. Popular in the latter half of the 20th century.
Etymology
Variant of Geoffrey.
How popular is Jeffrey?
Since 1880, 3,498 girls and 979,601 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeffrey (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #917 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #9 in 1966. In 2025 it ranked #552 for boys, with 544 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jeffrey
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Jeffrey
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Jeffrey FAQ
What does the name Jeffrey mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, the usual U.S. spelling of Geoffrey. Popular in the latter half of the 20th century. Variant of Geoffrey.
What is the origin of the name Jeffrey?
Jeffrey is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Jeffrey?
Since 1880, 3,498 girls and 979,601 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeffrey (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #917 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #9 in 1966. In 2025 it ranked #552 for boys, with 544 babies given the name.
Is Jeffrey a boy or girl name?
Jeffrey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,498 girls and 979,601 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.