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Jefford

Quick answerThe given name 'Jefford' is a variant of 'Jeffrey', derived from the Old French 'Geoffroi', itself from the Germanic elements *gudja-* (god) and *friþuz* (peace), thus meaning "God's peace." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with no specific religious association, and notable…

Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,214
TrendVintage
Peak year1957
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,214

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jefford

The given name 'Jefford' is a variant of 'Jeffrey', derived from the Old French 'Geoffroi', itself from the Germanic elements *gudja-* (god) and *friþuz* (peace), thus meaning "God's peace." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context is minimal as it remains a rare surname-turned-given name.

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Etymology

The given name 'Jefford' is a variant of 'Jeffrey', derived from the Old French 'Geoffroi', itself from the Germanic elements *gudja-* (god) and *friþuz* (peace), thus meaning "God's peace." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context is minimal as it remains a rare surname-turned-given name.

Jefford currently ranks #4,214 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.

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