The nameJeffrey

Jeffrey is the English form of Geoffroy (Geoffrey). In France it was mostly given in the early 1990s.

Meaning

Jeffrey comes from the Germanic, linked to gawia, "territory", or walah, "stranger", and frid, "peace".

Origin

Germanic, through English.

History

Jeffrey peaked sharply in France in the early 1990s.

Popularity of the name Jeffrey

Jeffrey in France

1991peak year (330 births)
2,570babies named Jeffrey in France since 1900
0165330 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Jeffrey was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 1,610 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Jeffrey. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Jeffrey in France were born before 1992.

Variants and related names

Jeffrey in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeffrey mean?

Jeffrey comes from the Germanic, linked to gawia, "territory", or walah, "stranger", and frid, "peace".

What is the origin of the name Jeffrey?

Germanic, through English.

Is Jeffrey a girl's or a boy's name?

Jeffrey is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Jeffrey?

Variants and related names of Jeffrey include Jeff.