Jeffery
Jeffery is a variant spelling of Geoffrey, derived from Norman French origins meaning 'peaceful pledge' or 'God's peace.' The name has Old Germanic roots and was brought to England by the Normans in the medieval period.
Current Popularity
#1302 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •This spelling variation with -ery is less common than Jeffrey with -rey
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages
- •The nickname Jeff is universally recognized and friendly
- •Has a warm, approachable quality while maintaining formality
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
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Jeffrey Katzenberg
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Jeffrey Archer
Novelist and former politician
Statistics
230,434
Total births since 1880
1962
Peak year
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