Geoffrey
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Popularity
#3056
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
54,509
Peak Year
#1,395 in 1975
First Recorded
1895
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic name *Gaufrid*, meaning 'territory' and 'peace'. It was popularized in England by the Normans.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Geoffrey Chaucer
English author, poet, and philosopher best known for Canterbury Tales.
Geoffrey Rush
Australian actor known for his versatile performances.
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