Godfrey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Godfrey Name at a Glance

Name	Godfrey
Meaning	Peaceful god.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Godfrey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Godfrey means “Peaceful god”. 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.

Godfrey Name Origin

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

Is Godfrey a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Godfrey

When considering Godfrey 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.