Jeffrey
Jeffrey is the English form of the Germanic "Gottfried" — "god" (God) and "frid" (peace) — meaning "peace of God." Jeffrey was a top-50 American name from 1955 to 1990, peaking at #10 in 1966. Jeffrey (the actor Jeffrey Wright, born 1965, known for "Westworld" and "Angels in America") is the most acclaimed modern bearer. The nickname Jeff is one of the most natural in English. Jeffrey is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Peace of God (from Gottfried)". Brisk, mid-century, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Jeffreys tend to be steady. US peaked #10 in 1966. Now outside top 300. Well-known people named Jeffrey include Jeffrey Wright (actor), Geoffrey (variant), Jeff (nickname). Common variations and related forms of Jeffrey include Jeffrey (variant), Geoffrey (related), Jeff (nickname), Jeffy (nickname).