Geoffrey

Boy's name

Geoffrey is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "gawia" meaning "territory" and "frid" meaning "peace."

Meaning Peace territory
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 40 Falling
Peak year 1975

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Geoffrey Chaucer - English poet, "The Canterbury Tales"
  • Geoffrey Rush - Australian actor, "Shine," "Pirates of the Caribbean"
  • Geoffrey Boycott - English cricketer, sports commentator
  • Geoffrey Holder - Trinidadian actor, dancer, "Live and Let Die"
  • Geoffrey Canada - American educator, founder of Harlem Children's Zone
  • Geoffrey Palmer - English actor, "As Time Goes By"
  • Geoffrey Beene - American fashion designer
  • Geoffrey Howe - British politician, Margaret Thatcher's cabinet
  • Geoffrey Hinton - British-Canadian computer scientist, deep learning pioneer
  • Geoffrey Zakarian - American chef, Food Network personality

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