Jeff

Meaning of Jeff

Jeff is a shortened version of Jeffrey. It means "divine peace".

Jeff has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jeff

After ranking as high as #913 in 2001, Jeff has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jeff

• Jeff Bezos
  Amazon founder and businessman
• Jeff Bridges
  Actor and musician
• Jeff Gordon
  NASCAR driver
• Jeff Daniels
  Actor and musician
• Jeff Probst
  TV host (Survivor)

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Questions about the name Jeff

What does the name Jeff mean?

Jeff means jeff is a shortened version of jeffrey. it means "divine peace", and it comes from German origins.

Is Jeff a boy's or a girl's name?

Jeff is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jeff?

Jeff did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jeff most popular?

Jeff peaked at #913 in 2001.