Jefferey

Jefferey is a friendly and likeable baby name for boys. Popular since the Middle Ages, this name variation has a replete spelling uniquely associated with mid-century American culture. Jefferey is a character in the Ascension series, and Jefferey is a character in the Space Sailors series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Jefferey:

Germanic: Pledge of peace

Origin of the name Jefferey:

Jefferey is an alternative spelling of Jeffrey (or Geoffrey). This name entered the English language via Norman French and ultimately derives from Frankish Germanic. Most etymologists believe that the first part of the name derives from either the Germanic element gawia (meaning “territory”), walha (meaning “foreign”), or gisil (meaning “pledge”). The second part of the name undoubtedly derives from the Germanic root frid (meaning “peace”).

Symbolism of the name Jefferey:

Jefferey is a variation of the name Geoffrey (meaning “pledge of peace”). The name rose in use in the medieval period. During the Middle Ages, Geoffrey became a related name of Godfrey (meaning “peace of God”), and the sheathed sword came to represent both names. In more recent times, the symbol of Jeffrey is the yellow ribbon that encourages the release of hostages and promotes peace.

Style of the name Jefferey:

Classic

Gender of the name Jefferey:

Jefferey is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Jefferey:

JEHF-ree

Number of syllables in the name Jefferey:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Jefferey:

The name Jefferey evokes feelings of justice and purposeful journey.

Alternative spellings for the name Jefferey:

• Jeffrey 
• Jeffery 
• Geoffrey

Nicknames for the name Jefferey:

• Jeff 
• Jeffie
• Jeffy
• Jefe
• Jeffers

Popularity of the name Jefferey:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Jefferey was the 8,843rd most popular baby name for boys in 2020.

Related names for the name Jefferey:

• Jeremy 
• Jerry
• Johnny
• Journey 
• Jimmy 
• Jacoby 
• Jovany 
• Jerzy
• Jervey
• Jefferson 

Great middle names for Jefferey and their meanings:

• Avenir (father of light)
• Benito (blessed)
• Chetan (spirit, vigor, intelligence)
• Emilio (rival)
• Enoch (dedicated, disciplined)
• Fletcher (arrow maker)
• Floyd (grey, venerable)
• Kane (little warrior, golden, man)
• Maxwell (great spring)
• Roscoe (roebuck forest)
• Travers (cross, ford, toll collector)
• Winston (joy stone)

Famous people with the name Jefferey:

• Jefferey “Jeff” Asch (actor)
• Jefferey Alan Jones (composer)
• Jefferey Scott Lando (film director)
• Jefferey “Jefe” Hartjoy (journalist)
• Jefferey Jaxen (professional stuntman)
• Jefferey Strausser (writer)
• Jefferey Tong (actor)

Jefferey in popular culture:

• Jefferey (character in the Ascension series)
• Jefferey (character in the Space Sailors series)