Jeff Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jeff Name at a Glance

Name	Jeff
Meaning	Diminutive of Jeffrey: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning: district, traveler, or peaceful pledge.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jeff Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jeff means “Diminutive of Jeffrey: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning: district, traveler, or peaceful pledge”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jeff Name Origin

Our database records Jeff under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jeff a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jeff is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jeff

When considering Jeff for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.