The nameJeff
Jeff is an English nickname, given in France mostly in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It is a short form of Jeffrey, the English equivalent of Geoffroy, of Germanic origin.
Origin
English.
History
Found in France since 1953, Jeff peaked there in the mid 1980s and was given until the 2000s. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Jeff
Jeff in France
4729thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1992peak year (75 births)
1,590babies named Jeff in France since 1900
Jeff was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 490 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Jeff. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Jeff in France were born before 1993.
Variants and related names
Jeff in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeff mean?
It is a short form of Jeffrey, the English equivalent of Geoffroy, of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of the name Jeff?
English.
Is Jeff a girl's or a boy's name?
Jeff is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jeff?
Variants and related names of Jeff include Geoffroy and Jeffrey.