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Jeff

Jeff is a boy's name of English origin meaning “peace, sanctuary and a Geat, a Goth.” In 2024 it was given to 43 boys in the United States.

Jeff at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“peace, sanctuary and a Geat, a Goth”
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒɛf/
Also spelled
Geoffrey

About the name Jeff

Jeff belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “peace, sanctuary and a Geat, a Goth” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Geoffrey.

In the United States, Jeff first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #44 in 1962, and in 2024 43 babies received the name — 120,212 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jeff in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#44 in 1962
Peak year
1961
Babies named Jeff in 2024
43
Total since 1880
120,212

Jeff in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1235 in 1996
Babies named Jeff in 2024
3
Total since 1996
150

Spellings & short forms

Geoffrey

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jeff mean?

Jeff means “peace, sanctuary and a Geat, a Goth” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jeff a boy or girl name?

Jeff is a boy name. In 2024, 43 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jeff?

Jeff comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Geoffrey.

How popular is the name Jeff?

Jeff first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #44 in 1962, and 43 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jeff?

Jeff is pronounced /d͡ʒɛf/ (IPA).

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