Geoff
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Geoff
Geoff is a shortened form of Geoffrey, which derives from the Germanic elements "geba" (gift) and "frid" (peace), meaning "gift of peace" or "peaceful giver." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with notable historical bearers including Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th-century Welsh cleric and historian.
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Etymology
Geoff is a shortened form of Geoffrey, which derives from the Germanic elements "geba" (gift) and "frid" (peace), meaning "gift of peace" or "peaceful giver." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with notable historical bearers including Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th-century Welsh cleric and historian.
Geoff currently ranks #11,184 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.
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