The baby name Jefferi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛfəri/ (JEFF-uh-ree).
Jefferi is English in Origin.
The baby name Jefferi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛfəri/ (JEFF-uh-ree).
Jefferi is English in Origin.
Jefferi is a modern phonetic respelling of Jeffrey, the English form of medieval Geoffrey (Old French Geoffroi/Geffrei). Geoffrey ultimately traces to a cluster of Germanic name elements, with scholars proposing combinations such as gau/gawia "territory" or geb/gef "pledge," paired with frid/frith "peace." Accordingly, the name is commonly interpreted as "pledge of peace" or "peace in the land." Pronounced JEFF-uh-ree, Jefferi preserves the familiar sound while giving it a contemporary, distinctive look.
Geoffrey arrived in England via the Normans and was borne by figures like Geoffrey of Anjou and the poet Geoffrey Chaucer; its Jeffrey spelling became dominant in modern English, peaking in usage in the mid-20th century. Jefferi itself is rare and tends to appear in creative naming. Related forms and variants include Geoffrey, Geoffery, Jeffery, Jeffry, Jefferey, and Jefrey; French Geoffroi, Catalan Jofre, and Spanish Jofre reflect the name’s medieval spread. Nicknames: Jeff, Jeffy.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 31 | 25,439 |
Jefferi is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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