Jeffery

Updated: June 29, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Jeffery is a unique spelling of the name Jeffrey. It is not as popular as the original but can help your son stand out. This version is only on the top 1,000 list.

Meaning of the name Jeffery:

German: pledge of peace
English: pledge of peace

Origin of the name Jeffery:

Jeffery is a spelling variation of the baby name Jeffrey. Jeffrey itself is a form of Geoffrey, first invented in the Middle Ages. Geoffrey is a Norman title, brought to England after the Norman Invasion. The second part of the name comes from the word “frid,” and the first half derives from “gawia,” “walha,” or “gisil.”

Symbolism of the name Jeffery:

The baby name Jeffery has the same meaning as Jeffrey and Geoffrey. The second part “frid,” translates to “peace.” The first half likely comes from “gisil,” which means “pledge” or “hostage.”

Style of the name Jeffery:

Traditional

Gender of the name Jeffery:

Jeffery is a playful name for boys.

Pronunciation of the name Jeffery:

JEHF-ree

Number of syllables in the name Jeffery:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Jeffery:

Jeffery is a mature and formal name for boys. It is strong yet wholesome.

Alternative spellings for the name Jeffery:

Jeffrey
Geoffrey
Geoffery
Jeffreigh
Jeffri

Nicknames for the name Jeffery:

Jeff
Jeffie
Jeffy
Jeffro

Popularity of the name Jeffery:

Jeffery was first a top 1,000 baby name in America in 1939 at rank 838. It was a top 100 option from 1954 to 1985, ranking highest in 1966 at number 42. As of 2020, Jeffery is a top 1,000 option at number 989.