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What does the baby name Jeffrey mean? Learn about what Jeffrey means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.
Jeffrey - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Jeffrey
- J-E-F-F-R-E-Y, is a 7-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Jeffrey
- JEF ree
- Meaning of Jeffrey
- Divinely peaceful, peace of a stranger, gift of peace.
- Origin of Jeffrey
- The name 'Jeffrey' has its origins in medieval England. It is derived from the combination of two Old Germanic elements: 'geoff' meaning 'god' and 'frey' meaning 'peace'. When combined, the name 'Jeffrey' can be interpreted as 'peace of God' or 'divine peace'.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Jeffrey
- Geff
- Geof
- Geoff
- Geoffrey
- Geoffroi
- Geofredo
- Giotto
- Godfrey
- Gottfried
- Jeferi
- Jeff
- Jeffer
- Jefferey
- Jefferies
- Jeffery
- Jeffy
- Jeofroi
- Popularity of Jeffrey
- The name 'Jeffrey' gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. It reached its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, consistently ranking among the top 20 most popular boys' names during that time. However, its popularity has declined since then.
- Jeffrey currently has 695 likes, and is in the top 1% of liked boy's names. The name Andy is slightly more popular than Jeffrey.
Etymology of Jeffrey
The name 'Jeffrey' has an etymological connection to the Old Germanic language. The element 'geoff' is derived from the Old Germanic word 'gawia', which means 'god'. The element 'frey' is derived from the Old Germanic word 'fridu', which means 'peace'. When combined, these elements form the name 'Jeffrey' with the meaning of 'peace of God' or 'divine peace'.
Cultural Significance of Jeffrey
The name 'Jeffrey' does not hold any specific cultural or religious significance. It is a name that has been used in various cultures and does not carry any particular connotations or associations.