The boy's name Jeffrey \j(e)-ff-rey\ is pronounced JEF-ree. It is of Old German origin. Probably refers to "peace". Variant of Geoffrey. The three-syllable alternate spelling Jeffery (JEFF-er-ree) has been used since medieval times. Race-car driver Jeff Gordon.

ORIGIN
Old German

MEANING
Peace

Variation of the name Geoffrey that was introduced by the Normans in the 11th century. First appeared as "Jeffrey" during the Middle Ages, now the most common form in the U.S. Spent four years among the top 10 during the 1960s. Led to several popular surnames such as Jeffries and Jefferson.

ALTERNATIVES
Geoffrey Jeffery Geffrey Geoffery Geofrey Jeffrie Jeffree Geoffry Jeffry

NICKNAMES
Jeffy Jeff

FAMOUS Jeffreys
Jeffrey Tambor (actor) Jeff Gordon (race car driver) Jeffrey Schoeny (actor) Jeff Goldblum (actor) Jeff Bezos (Amazon.com founder) Jeffrey Donovan (actor) Jeffrey Ross (actor) Jeffrey Meek (actor) Jeff Foxworthy (comedian/actor) Jeff Bridges (actor)

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