Jeffrey name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Germanic and German
Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: j(e)-ff-rey
Meaning: Peaceful Gift, Stranger, Region, Composition, Gau and The Stranger
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What does Jeffrey mean?

Celebrated and Perennial unisex name Jeffrey is majorly used in Finnish, English, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish. It is rooted from Germanic and German, meaning of Jeffrey is "Peaceful Gift, Area, Region, Composition, Gau or The Stranger".

Jeffrey is a version of outstanding and perennial Geoffrey. Geoffrey is a form of prominent and ever lasting Jeffrey. Geoffrey is derivative of Geoffroy. Geoffrey is form of Gaufrid in English language.

Also Geoffrey is English form of Walafrid. Geoffrey is also equivalent of Gisalfrid in English language. Lofty and Venerable Geoffrey came from German and Germanic, meaning of Geoffrey is "Divine Peace, Gau and Region".

Jeffrey is derivative of Geoffroy. Geoffroy is variant form of persistent and eminent Geoffrey. Also Geoffroy is variant form of eternal and noteworthy Jeffrey. Geoffroy's meaning is Area, Stranger and Region is originated from Germanic and German is used mainly in French..

It is celebrated on November 8th.

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How do I pronounce Jeffrey?

j(e)-ff-rey is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Jeffrey.

Variants of Jeffrey

Bogomir, Geoffrey, Gaufrid, Walafrid, Gisalfrid, Galfrid, Geoff, Geoffry, Jeffreyjames

Names that rhyme with Jeffrey

How popular is the name Jeffrey?

Jeffrey was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1885 around 978235 babies have been given the given name. When at its peak in 1966, it ranked 9th when 33526 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 175 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 5 times

A common name in France having over 2528 recievers in 55 years of usage.

Currently the name is rising, in 1991, 328 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 176th position. Also, Jeffrey is common in Belgium where over 656 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.

At its zenith in 1996, 111 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 117th position. Also, In New South Wales, Jeffrey was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 6741 babies.

When at its peak in 1962,. After 34 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Jeffrey used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1960 and over 2820 babies have been given the name in 28 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1961,. After 28 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Jeffrey is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 476 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Jeffrey. Over 629 babies in England and Wales have been named Jeffrey.

Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1976, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 120 on boy names chart when 38 babies were named Jeffrey.

Over 939 babies in Ireland have been named Jeffrey.

However things change on global perspective, Jeffrey is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 500 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in England, South Africa, Canada, Netherlands, Ghana, Malaysia, Australia, Wales and Nigeria.

As per our findings, over 1400000 babies have been bestowed Jeffrey around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20183311003
20173231049
20163011163
20152901257
20142661375
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Jeffrey in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands153952163030
Finland2292000
Sweden30012202
Norway3311402
Denmark184000

Numerological analysis of Jeffrey

People admire your endless hope that things will get better in the world and your courage to do what others avoid to do. You would be perfect in the film industry, music industry, writing columns for an influential paper or website or work in a shelter for homeless people or animals. You are also the craziest, most determinate and strong-willed one in your surroundings. Nothing can stop you from living the life you imagined for yourself but watch out.

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  •  Brandy - Renowned Brandy is originated from English bestowed upon both boys and girls, Brandy means "Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor or Brandy Drink" is used largely in English
  •  Naomi - Acclaimed and Perennial unisex name Naomi is mainly used in Japanese and Marathi, meaning of Naomi is "Honest Beautiful, Delightful or Pleasantness" is originated from Japanese and Hebrew
  •  Alyssa - Alyssa's meaning is Noble Sort or Noble or Fighting is of Germanic and Old High German origin, a gender-neutral name is used substantially in Hebrew and Swedish
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