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The baby name Jeffrey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛfri/ (JEFF-ree).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛfri/ (JEFF-ree)

What is the meaning of the name Jeffrey ?

The baby name Jeffrey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛfri/ (JEFF-ree).

Jeffrey is in Origin.

Jeffrey is the later English spelling of Geoffrey, via Old French Geoffroi/Geoffroy brought by the Normans. Its etymology blends several early Germanic compounds built on frid "peace": either gisil "pledge/hostage" + frid, or gau/gawia "territory, district" + frid; over time it also merged with Godfrid "God + peace." Because of this overlap, interpretations vary from "pledge of peace" to "peace of the land," but the core sense centers on peace.

The name flourished in medieval England, with notable bearers such as chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth and poet Geoffrey Chaucer (Geoffrey spelling). Jeffrey as a spelling appears in Middle English records and became the standard modern English given form. Usage declined after the Middle Ages, then surged in the 20th century - especially in North America - peaking in the United States during the 1960s-70s. Variants include Geoffrey, Jeffery, Jeffry, and Jefferey; related forms are French Geoffroi/Geoffroy and Catalan/Spanish Jofre; common short form: Jeff.

Jeffrey has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jeffrey

Jeffrey Dean Morgan Actor · Born 1966 · United States Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an American actor best known for playing Negan in The Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: Dead City. Born on April 22, 1966, he has earned critical acclaim for his work in both series. Jeffrey Archer Politician · Born 1940 · United Kingdom Jeffrey Archer is an English author best known for bestselling novels like Kane and Abel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, and First Among Equals. He was also a politician, serving as MP for Louth from 1969 to 1974, before a financial scandal left him nearly bankrupt and he did not seek re-election. Ja Rule Actor · Born 1976 · United States Jeffrey Bruce Atkins, better known as Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor best known for his hit songs "Always on Time," "Mesmerize," and "Livin' It Up." Born and raised in Queens, New York City, he became known for mixing gangsta rap with pop and R&B influences.
Jeffrey DeMunn Actor · Born 1947 · United States Jeffrey DeMunn is an American actor best known for playing Dale Horvath on The Walking Dead and for appearing in films like The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption. He was born on April 25, 1947. Jeffrey Donovan Actor · Born 1968 · United States Jeffrey Donovan is an American actor best known for playing Michael Westen in Burn Notice. He has also appeared in films like Sicario, Wrath of Man, and Shot Caller. Jeffrey Katzenberg Actor · Born 1950 · United States Jeffrey Katzenberg is an American media executive and film producer best known for leading Walt Disney Studios during a major hit-making era. As chair from 1984 to 1994, he oversaw the studio’s feature film business and helped guide films like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King.

Celebrity babies named Jeffrey

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Jeffrey Jordan Michael Jordan basketball player ★★★★★
Jeffrey Kartheiser Alexis Bledel television actor ★★★★★ Vincent Kartheiser television actor ★★★★★

Jeffrey – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2023 #1 — 807
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
PH Boys 0 #22 939 11,440
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
BN 0 #29 4 2,297
HT Boys 0 #32 3 903
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
ID 0 #34 6 2,238
MO 0 #38 15 2,706
MT 0 #38 6 1,767
PH 0 #46 51 5,607
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
NL Boys 0 #63 7,616 5,873
TW 0 #63 38 4,523
CN 0 #65 21 3,857
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #71 7 4,057
SG Boys 0 #73 1,860 17,960
JM 0 #77 11 3,714
QA 0 #77 24 7,011
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
SG 0 #79 235 11,010
TW Boys 0 #83 245 7,111
LT 0 #88 1 949
MT Boys 0 #94 92 4,064
BN Boys 0 #97 37 6,332
OM 0 #100 17 6,215
ID Boys 0 #101 31 4,130
MO Boys 0 #101 142 5,842
KW 0 #106 11 5,216
HK Boys 0 #117 1,269 12,905
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
NL 0 #121 348 2,481
CR 0 #122 37 5,526
BW Boys 0 #127 23 4,685
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
PR Boys 0 #130 47 2,508
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
AE 0 #138 40 10,220
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
CN Boys 0 #151 207 9,639
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
JM Boys 0 #155 128 6,876
NA Boys 0 #167 69 6,830
CR Boys 0 #172 602 10,188
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MY 0 #173 169 12,352
ZA Boys 0 #180 3,617 25,619
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
HK 0 #183 189 8,483
MY Boys 0 #185 2,417 25,439
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
GH Boys 0 #202 168 8,138
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
LU Boys 0 #203 16 4,970
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
Belgium Boys 2004 #213 20 411
SA 0 #215 81 10,560
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
GH 0 #224 20 5,396
NG 0 #230 35 5,926
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
EC Boys 0 #239 8 3,322
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
JP Boys 0 #263 35 7,909
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
IL 0 #274 9 6,291
Canada Boys 2024 #280 27 2,588
MU Boys 0 #285 73 8,477
PE 0 #294 17 6,350
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
DK Boys 0 #304 22 7,401
GT 0 #305 10 5,948
ZA 0 #311 137 14,421
PL Boys 0 #326 10 6,459
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
PT Boys 0 #354 14 7,951
GT Boys 0 #357 118 7,625
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PA Boys 0 #364 119 9,305
PH Girls 0 #377 14 13,098
France Boys 2021 #381 7 2,865
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
UY Boys 0 #389 11 5,922
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO 0 #403 6 6,868
Finland Boys 0 #405 23 2,041
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Austria Boys 0 #418 25 2,180
Germany 0 #419 19 2,542
QA Boys 0 #421 297 18,093
CL 0 #427 8 6,867
NG Boys 0 #431 856 16,906
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
CO 0 #443 38 7,768
United States Boys 2024 #444 587 7,044
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
CO Boys 0 #467 612 15,656
BH 0 #476 78 17,937
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
RU Boys 0 #488 18 12,621
CM Boys 0 #506 45 12,054
PS Boys 0 #508 41 10,655
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
IL Boys 0 #558 50 10,983
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
BO Boys 0 #568 25 9,244
SG Girls 0 #570 17 18,916
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
LB 0 #573 86 13,263
KW Boys 0 #579 192 18,755
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
CL Boys 0 #594 72 13,390
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
PE Boys 0 #609 290 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #617 368 5,697
AE Boys 0 #641 502 22,615
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #648 35 3,552
SA Boys 0 #648 1,528 28,008
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #655 60 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
BR Boys 0 #723 29 12,213
OM Boys 0 #750 132 17,948
NG Girls 0 #761 26 15,093
Spain Boys 0 #766 166 5,610
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
MX Boys 0 #844 139 16,355
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
United States Girls 2012 #911 5 9,635
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
NL Girls 0 #930 26 5,933
IN Boys 0 #977 25 16,750
MY Girls 0 #978 17 24,821
IT Boys 0 #1,005 479 10,046
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,078 64 25,928
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
DZ 0 #1,162 15 20,130
TR 0 #1,192 20 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415

Jeffrey is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Jeffrey

Jeffrey is predominantly a boy's name.
Jeffrey is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɛfri/ (JEFF-ree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Geoffrey, Jeffery, Jeffry, Jefrey, Joffrey and Jeff.
Across languages, Jeffrey has these equivalents: Geoffroy (French), Jofre (Catalan/Spanish).
Yes, very popular — Jeffrey ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Jeffrey ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Jeffrey's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2013 to #1 in 2023 in Ireland.
Yes — 12 notable people named Jeffrey are in our database, including Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Actor), Jeffrey Archer (Politician), Ja Rule (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Jeffrey for their child, including Michael Jordan.