What does the name Jeff mean?

The name Jeff means "Peace territory".

What is the origin of the name Jeff?

Jeff is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Jeff?

In 2023, 43 babies were named Jeff in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Jeff a boy's name?

Yes, Jeff is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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."

Notable Namesakes

Jeff Bezos - Amazon founder and entrepreneur.
Jeff Goldblum - Actor known for Jurassic Park and Independence Day.
Jeff Bridges - Actor known for The Big Lebowski.
Jeff Gordon - NASCAR driver and champion.
Jeff Daniels - Actor known for Dumb and Dumber.
Jeff Buckley - Singer-songwriter known for "Hallelujah" cover.
Jeff Probst - Host of Survivor reality TV show.
Jeff Foxworthy - Comedian known for "You might be a redneck" jokes.
Jeff Dunham - Ventriloquist and comedian.
Jeff Koons - Contemporary artist known for balloon animal sculptures.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Jeff

Eddy Mike Michel Giancarlo Josh Sebastien Vladimir Giorgio

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Jeff

Giulianna Franchesca Marly Leana Alanis Christie Ela Gianella

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jeff

Geoffrey Jeffery Jeffrey Jeffry

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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