Jef
Dutch · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Jef
Jef is a diminutive form of Jeffrey or Jefferson, derived from the Germanic name Godfrey, which combines "god" (peace) and "frey" (realm), meaning "peace of God" or "God's peace." The name is primarily used in Dutch, Flemish, and English-speaking cultures, with particular prevalence in Belgium and the Netherlands as a colloquial short form.
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Etymology
Jef is a diminutive form of Jeffrey or Jefferson, derived from the Germanic name Godfrey, which combines "god" (peace) and "frey" (realm), meaning "peace of God" or "God's peace." The name is primarily used in Dutch, Flemish, and English-speaking cultures, with particular prevalence in Belgium and the Netherlands as a colloquial short form.
Jef currently ranks #4,771 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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