Jeffry
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jeffry
Jeffry is a variant spelling of Jeffrey, derived from the Germanic name Godfrey, combining "god" (peace) and "frid" (ruler), meaning "peaceful ruler" or "divine peace." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures since the Middle Ages, with notable historical figures including Geoffrey Chaucer and later prominent individuals across Anglo-American societies.
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Etymology
Jeffry is a variant spelling of Jeffrey, derived from the Germanic name Godfrey, combining "god" (peace) and "frid" (ruler), meaning "peaceful ruler" or "divine peace." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures since the Middle Ages, with notable historical figures including Geoffrey Chaucer and later prominent individuals across Anglo-American societies.
Jeffry currently ranks #5,980 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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