Jeff
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Peaceful pledge, divine peace
Origin: Germanic/Old French
Popularity: Ranked #3342 in 2025 with 35 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Jeffrey. Shares the meaning 'Peaceful pledge, divine peace.'
Similar names: jeffrey, jeffry, jefry, jeffery, jefte, josef, josefa, jozef
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Jeff? About 1 in 95,100 babies born in 2025 were named Jeff, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jeff
What does the name Jeff mean?
Jeff means “Peaceful pledge, divine peace” from Germanic/Old French roots.
What is the origin of the name Jeff?
Jeff has Germanic/Old French origin. The traditional meaning is “Peaceful pledge, divine peace”.
How popular is Jeff?
Jeff ranked #3314 in 2025 — given to 35 babies that year.
When was Jeff most popular?
Jeff peaked in 1961 with 9,462 babies registered that year.
Is Jeff a boy or girl name?
Jeff is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jeffs in registered births are male.
Is the name Jeff rising or falling in popularity?
Jeff has fallen 505 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2809 in 2020 to #3314 in 2025.
How long has Jeff been recorded?
Jeff appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.