The nameGeoffroy
Geoffroy is the French form of Geoffrey, a boy's name of Germanic origin borne by great medieval lords.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Geoffroy comes from a Germanic name containing frid, "peace". The meaning of the first element is debated.
Origin
Germanic. Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou in the 12th century, was the ancestor of the Plantagenet kings of England.
History
The name has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
Popularity of the name Geoffroy
Geoffroy in France
Geoffroy was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 3,435 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Geoffroy. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Geoffroy in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Geoffroy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Geoffroy mean?
Geoffroy comes from a Germanic name containing frid, "peace". The meaning of the first element is debated.
What is the origin of the name Geoffroy?
Germanic. Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou in the 12th century, was the ancestor of the Plantagenet kings of England.
Is Geoffroy a girl's or a boy's name?
Geoffroy is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Geoffroy?
Variants and related names of Geoffroy include Geoffray, Geoffrey, Jeff and Joffrey.