Geoffrey name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 19th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Germanic and German
Usage: English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Geoffrey ge(o)-ff-rey
Meaning: Peace, Peaceful Traveller and The Elements Gawja Which Means Region Area
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What does Geoffrey mean?

Geoffrey's meaning is Divine Peace, Peaceful Traveller or Region has its origin in Germanic and German used especially in English, Danish, German, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish is bestowed upon both sexes. Geoffrey is variant form of eminent and ceaseless Jeffrey.

Jeffrey is variation of immutable and well-liked Geoffrey. Jeffrey is derived from Geoffroy. Jeffrey is form of Geoffrey in English language. Jeffrey's meaning is Composition, God and Peace and Gau is originated from Germanic and German.

Geoffrey is resulted from Geoffroy. Geoffroy is version of timeless and dominant Geoffrey. Also Geoffroy is a variation of darling and perennial Jeffrey. Origin of Darling and Perennial Geoffroy is in German and Germanic is majorly used in French, meaning of Geoffroy is "Region, God and Peace and Area".

Geoffrey is English equivalent of Gaufrid. Also Geoffrey is English equivalent of Walafrid. Also Geoffrey is English equivalent of Gisalfrid. It is celebrated on November 8th.

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How do I pronounce Geoffrey?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Geoffrey as ge(o)-ff-rey.

Variants of Geoffrey

Galfrid, Jeffrey, Bogomir, Geoff, Geoffry, Jeffreyjames, Gaufrid, Walafrid, Gisalfrid, Walahfrid

Names that rhyme with Geoffrey

How popular is the name Geoffrey?

Geoffrey was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1895 around 54227 babies have been given the name. When at the peak of its usage in 1975, the moniker grabbed the 167th spot and 1396 baby boys were given the name.

However after 132 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the name has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 56 times Also, a popular name in France with over 27818 new-borns have been given the name since 1953.

When at the peak of its usage in 1990, the moniker grabbed the 41st spot and 2260 baby boys were given the name. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times Also, Geoffrey was among the popular names in New South Wales.

Since emerging in 1952 around 9188 babies have been given the first name. When at the peak of its usage in 1952, the moniker grabbed the 15th spot and 586 baby boys were given the name.

After 32 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 20 times

Geoffrey used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 734 babies have been given the name in 18 years.

At its zenith in 1995,. After 18 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Queensland, Geoffrey was once a common name since emerging in 1960 it has been given to over 2296 babies.

When at its peak in 1962,. After 26 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Geoffrey is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 571 on boy names chart when 32 babies were named Geoffrey. Over 377 people have been named Geoffrey in England and Wales.

Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1969, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 109 on boy names chart when 38 babies were named Geoffrey.

Over 687 people have been named Geoffrey in Ireland.

However things change on global perspective, Geoffrey is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 600 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Australia, Nigeria, South Africa, Canada and Philippines.

At least, 430000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018203770
2017190775
2016184480
2015183780
2014160597
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Geoffrey in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands86335405
Finland15610100
Sweden10311202
Norway158402
Denmark61000

What numerology tells about Geoffrey?

The letter G as your cornerstone reveals that you are one tactical, down-to-earth person who doesn't take “no” for an answer. You are always open to new adventures. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. Learn how to put your skills and abilities to work and get things done on your own.

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  •  Kaleb - Used commonly in Finnish and Faroese darling, Kaleb aimed at both boys and girls, Kaleb means "Dog or Loyalty" is originated from Hebrew
  •  Cecily - Cecily's meaning is Blind or Sixth is originated from Latin aimed at girls is used chiefly in Finnish, Danish and Latin
  •  Corrine - Substantially used in French and English durable and outstanding, Corrine is rooted from Old Greek, a girl name, meaning of Corrine is "Greek Poetess or Maiden"
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Middle names for Geoffrey

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Sibling Names for Geoffrey

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Famous people named Geoffrey

  • Geoffrey A. Landis, American scientist
  • Geoffrey Dearmer, British poet
  • Geoffrey of Villehardouin, knight and historian
  • Geoffrey de Mandeville, 1st Earl of Essex, prominent figure during the reign of King Stephen of England
  • Geoffrey Squires, Irish poet
  • Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, English Anglican priest and poet
  • Geoffrey Fisher, was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1945 to 1961
  • Geoffrey Keynes, English surgeon and author
  • Geoffrey Robert Gardner, political figure
  • Geoffrey Mulcahy, British businessman who led Kingfisher plc
  • Geoffrey Kelly, Canadian rock musician
  • Geoffrey Scott, English scholar and poet
  • Geoffrey Gaimar, Anglo-Norman chronicler
  • Geoffrey I, Count of Anjou, known as 'Grisegonelle'
  • Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou, was Count of Anjou from 1040 to 1060
  • Geoffrey III, Count of Anjou, called 'le Barbu', was count of Anjou 1060-68
  • Geoffrey IV, Count of Anjou, was Count of Anjou
  • Geoffrey Willans, RNVR,, an English author and journalist, is best known as the co-creator
  • Geoffrey Winthrop Young, D.Litt
  • Geoffrey de Mandeville, Constable of the Tower of London
  • Geoffrey Ward, American editor, author
  • Geoffrey Keating, 17th-century historian
  • Geoffrey Rees, principal of Ivybridge Community College in Devon
  • Geoffrey Jenkins, South African journalist
  • Geoffrey Fenton, English writer, Privy Councillor
  • Geoffrey Perry, physics teacher at Kettering Grammar School, Northamptonshire, England who
  • Geoffrey Russell, 4th Baron Ampthill, British hereditary peer and businessman
  • Geoffrey Michael Brooks, writer and translator
  • Geoffrey the Baker, English chronicler
  • Geoffrey de Montbray, a Norman nobleman
  • Geoffrey Bennington, is Asa Griggs Candler Professor of French and Professor of Comparative Literature at Emory University in Georgia
  • Geoffrey Parsons, English lyricist
  • Geoffrey Wickham, AO MIIE was one of the pioneers of cardiac pacemaking
  • Geoffrey F. Brown, commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission
  • Geoffrey Eastop, English potter
  • Geoffrey Philp, Jamaican poet, novelist, and playwright
  • Geoffrey Bell, economist, banker
  • Geoffrey Charles Lawrence,
  • Geoffrey Hinton, English Canadian cognitive psychologist and computer scientist
  • Geoffrey Rufus, medieval Bishop of Durham and Lord Chancellor of England
  • Geoffrey Ridel, nineteenth Lord Chancellor of England
  • Geoffrey, illegitimate son of Henry II, King of England
  • Geoffrey Burbidge, English astronomy professor and theoretical astrophysicist
  • Geoffrey Marcy, American astronomer
  • Geoffrey Wilkinson, Nobel laureate English chemist
  • Geoffrey Blainey, Australian historian, academic
  • Geoffrey Shepherd, American statistician and econometrician
  • Geoffrey Dummer, MBE, C.Eng
  • Geoffrey Bolton, Australian historian, academic and writer
  • Geoffrey Chew, American theoretical physicist
  • Geoffrey Chaucer, English poet and author
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth, '
  • Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, —was the Count of Anjou, Touraine
  • Geoffrey Rush, Australian actor
  • Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany, was Duke of Brittany and 3rd Earl of Richmond between 1181 and 1186
  • Geoffrey O'Hara, Canadian American composer
  • Geoffrey Keyes, highly decorated senior United States Army officer
  • Geoffrey Perkins, British comedy producer, writer and performer
  • Geoffrey de Havilland, English aviation pioneer and aerospace engineer
  • Geoffrey Howe, British Conservative politician
  • Geoffrey Palmer, member of Parliament from 1979 to 1990
  • Geoffrey Boycott, former Yorkshire and England cricketer

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