Jeffrey Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jeffrey Name at a Glance

Name	Jeffrey
Meaning	Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jeffrey Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jeffrey means “Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales”. 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.

Jeffrey Name Origin

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

Is Jeffrey a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jeffrey

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