Jeff
Jeff is a diminutive of Jeffrey, derived from the Old German name Godfrey, meaning 'God's peace' or 'divine peace.' It became popular as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#3342 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple and easy to spell with standard spelling
- •Works well in professional and casual settings
- •Often viewed as informal compared to full form Jeffrey
- •Peak popularity was in the 1960s-1970s but remains recognizable
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Famous People
Jeff Bezos
Founder of Amazon
Jeff Bridges
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Jeff Goldblum
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Jeff Gordon
NASCAR Champion
Statistics
120,239
Total births since 1880
1961
Peak year
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