Jeff: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ehff
Origin: Germany
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe, Northern Europe
Meaning: God

The name Jeff is a diminutive form of Jeffrey, which means "God's peace" or "pledge. " It has its roots in English and is believed to have been derived from the surname Jefferson. Initially spelled as Geffrey, it was a common Middle English and Older Scots given name. Over time, the name has evolved in various languages and cultures, with different spellings like Jofre in Catalan and Gottfried in German. Despite its simplicity, Jeff carries significant historical and cultural importance.

Jeff Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jeff is currently #3851 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jeff is currently #1706 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jeff is currently #1849 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jeff is currently #833 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jeff is currently #1933 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jeff is currently #868 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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