Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Divinely Peaceful, Peaceful Gift, God's Peace
Pronunciation: JEH-free, /ˈdʒɛfri/, JH EH F R IY
Popularity Rank: #1,160
Derived from the Germanic name Godfrey, composed of the elements 'god' meaning 'good' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'. The name Jeffrey means 'peaceful ruler' or 'divine peace'.
The name Jeffrey is of English origin and means Divinely Peaceful, Peaceful Gift, God's Peace. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jeffrey is commonly found in United States of America, Netherlands, South Africa, and 85 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JEH-free
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɛfri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH F R IY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Jeffrey is recorded 56,421 times globally, ranking it as the 1,160th most common name worldwide.
Jeffrey is most prevalent in United States of America, with 22,499 occurrences, making it the 241th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Jeffrey is found among 1 in every 47 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #241 | 1 : 80 |
| Netherlands | #95 | 1 : 47 |
| South Africa | #535 | 1 : 614 |
| Malaysia | #492 | 1 : 765 |
| Singapore | #138 | 1 : 268 |
| Canada | #301 | 1 : 195 |
| United Kingdom | #791 | 1 : 320 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,883 | 1 : 1,771 |
| Hong Kong | #282 | 1 : 289 |
| Belgium | #584 | 1 : 285 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jeffrey from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 06:35 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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