Jeff

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Births Last Year: 43
All-Time Total: 118,261
Peak Year: 1961

Jeff is a diminutive form of the name Jeffrey, which is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements "gawia," meaning "territory," and "frid," meaning "peace."

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Source: Social Security Administration

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