Jeffrey is a boy's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 587 boys in the United States.
Jeffrey at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/
Also spelled
Geoffrey
About the name Jeffrey
Jeffrey belongs to the French and English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Geoffrey.
In the United States, Jeffrey first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9 in 1966, and in 2024 587 babies received the name — 979,049 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Jeffrey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Jeffrey a boy or girl name?
Jeffrey is a boy name. In 2024, 587 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Jeffrey?
Jeffrey comes from the French and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Geoffrey.
How popular is the name Jeffrey?
Jeffrey first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #9 in 1966, and 587 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Jeffrey?
Jeffrey is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/ (IPA).
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