Jeffrey

Meaning of Jeffrey

Means "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler."

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

Popularity of Jeffrey

Jeffrey has cooled off, slipping to #552 in 2025, down from a peak of #104 in 2000.

Notable people named Jeffrey

• Jeff Bezos
  Amazon founder and businessman
• Jeff Goldblum
  Actor known for Jurassic Park
• Jeff Bridges
  Academy Award-winning actor
• Jeff Gordon
  NASCAR racing driver
• Jeffrey Tambor
  Actor, Arrested Development, Transparent

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Questions about the name Jeffrey

What does the name Jeffrey mean?

Jeffrey means means "god's peace" or "peaceful ruler.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jeffrey?

In 2025, Jeffrey ranked #552 for boys, down from #520 the year before.

When was Jeffrey most popular?

Jeffrey peaked at #104 in 2000.