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Jeffrey is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Medieval variant of Geoffrey. In America, Jeffrey has been more common than Geoffrey, though this is not true in Britain." It ranked #552 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, medieval variant of Geoffrey. In America, Jeffrey has been more common than Geoffrey, though this is not true in Britain. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jeffrey ranked #552 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #552 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeffrey mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jeffrey a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: medieval variant of Geoffrey.
Is Jeffrey a popular name?
Jeffrey ranked #552 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jeffrey a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jeffrey appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jeffrey — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
