Jeffrey
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Peaceful pledge, divine peace
Origin: Germanic/Old French
Popularity: Ranked #552 in 2025 with 544 babies born.
History: Jeffrey is an English form of Geoffrey, from the Germanic elements meaning peace and pledge or territory. It was a popular medieval name brought to England by the Normans. It enjoyed enormous popularity in the United States from the 1950s through the 1980s and remains in steady use.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Jeffrey? About 1 in 6,119 babies born in 2025 were named Jeffrey, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jeffrey
What does the name Jeffrey mean?
Jeffrey means “Peaceful pledge, divine peace” from Germanic/Old French roots.
What is the origin of the name Jeffrey?
Jeffrey has Germanic/Old French origin. The traditional meaning is “Peaceful pledge, divine peace”.
How popular is Jeffrey?
Jeffrey ranked #552 in 2025 — given to 544 babies that year.
When was Jeffrey most popular?
Jeffrey peaked in 1962 with 33,536 babies registered that year.
Is Jeffrey a boy or girl name?
Jeffrey is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jeffreys in registered births are male.
Is the name Jeffrey rising or falling in popularity?
Jeffrey has fallen 166 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #386 in 2020 to #552 in 2025.
How long has Jeffrey been recorded?
Jeffrey appears in birth records across 117 years — from 1885 through 2025.