Jeffery
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jeffery is a Germanic name meaning “peaceful ruler”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.96% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jeffery
Jeffery is a name of Germanic origin, traditionally denoting a peaceful ruler. The name derives from the elements *gawi*, meaning territory, and *frid*, meaning peace, which combined to form the root of the name Geoffrey. Throughout the Middle Ages, this name spread from the Frankish nobility into wider European usage, eventually evolving into several regional variations. It solidified as a common personal name in English-speaking territories due to the influence of Norman nobility following the conquest.
Meaning Comments
- Stormlord090: The name Jeffrey is an English variant of Geoffrey, which itself comes from the Old French "Geoffroi". The name has Germanic roots, likely derived from elements meaning "territory" (gau) and "peace" (frid). Jeffrey became popular in England after the Norman Conquest, evolving from Geoffrey. It was widely used in medieval England and later gained prominence in the 20th century, especially in the United States. Variations include Jeffery, Jeffry, and Joffrey, and it has been used as both a given name and surname.
- V_4mplify_v: This is my best friend's name. I think it is a rather nice name!
Gender Usage of the Name Jeffery
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jeffery is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jeffery
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jeffery is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 7.7K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 49K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 19K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 416K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jeffery ranked #2,718 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #2,340 in 2024 — a drop of 378 places. Jeffery shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #70 in 1969. Its lowest recorded position was #2,718 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -1048 places (from #1,670 to #2,718).
Name StyleMethodology
Jeffery is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 81% of available years and remains active today, averaging 119 births per year after a historical peak in 1962.Characteristics of the Name Jeffery
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- y — Boy Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jeffery presents a three-syllable, initial-stressed profile that feels established and traditional. It is often associated with figures like Jeffrey Dahmer, which colors the name with a Vintage Revival impression shaped by late-twentieth-century media presence.
Middle Names For Jeffery
Middle names used with JefferyMethodology
Jeffery is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jeffery Scott · Jeffery Allen · Jeffery Wayne · Jeffery Alan · Jeffery DeanView all 534 boy middle names.
- Total 879 middle names used with Jeffery
- 93 girl middle names used with Jeffery
- 239 unisex middle names used with Jeffery
Middle name suggestions for JefferyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jeffery is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Jeffery David · Jeffery Devon · Jeffery Dylan · Jeffery Derek · Jeffery Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jeffery
Sound Like Jeffery Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jeffrey · Javier · Geoffrey · View all 57 names
Spelled Like Jeffery Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jeffey
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jeffery Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jeffery”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jeffery"Methodology
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Geoffrey
A surname originating as a patronymic
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How to Spell Jeffery in ASL
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Comments on the name Jeffery
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In 2018, 48 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jeffery who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 252nd most common male first name for living U.S. citizens. (To compare with the more popular spelling, Jeffrey, that is the 36th most common male name and the most common age is also 48.)
Throwmule893
The name Jeffery was given to 310 boys born in the US in 2016. More than 99.9 percent of people with the first name Jeffery are male.
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Pronounced Jeff-a-ree, not Jeff-ree which is a different name.
Lady_moneeca
Jeffery Lamar Williams, better known as Young Thug, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter, originally from Atlanta.
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Jeffery Xiong is an American chess prodigy. He earned the Grandmaster title in September 2015 at the age of fourteen, the fourth youngest player to qualify in the US.