Jeffrey
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Popularity
#520
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
982,547
Peak Year
#33,614 in 1962
First Recorded
1885
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic name *Gottfried*, meaning 'God's peace' or 'divine peace'. Composed of *gott* meaning 'God' and *frid* meaning 'peace'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Jeffrey Wright
American actor in film, television, and theatre
Jeffrey Sachs
American economist and public policy expert
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