Jeffry

Jeffry: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “peace pledge”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: JEF-ree · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Variant spelling of Jeffrey, from a Middle English form of Geoffrey/Jeffrey. The name ultimately reflects Germanic elements often interpreted as 'peace' and 'pledge'.

English names Names meaning peace Classic names

How popular is Jeffry?

20243.9 per million US babies

Drag the line or the slider to read any year. Values are per million US births recorded by Social Security. Records before about 1937 undercount births, so early peaks can look taller than they were.

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Babies named Jeffry in 202413

Peak year1956

Total US babies since 188015,393

Jeffry is fading: recent use is about 52% of its level ten years before.

Names like Jeffry

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Jeffreypeace pledge · Germanic
Jeffpeace pledge · Germanic
Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic

Jeffry questions

What does the name Jeffry mean?

Jeffry means "peace pledge". It comes from Germanic. Variant spelling of Jeffrey, from a Middle English form of Geoffrey/Jeffrey. The name ultimately reflects Germanic elements often interpreted as 'peace' and 'pledge'.

Is Jeffry a boy or girl name?

Jeffry is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Jeffry?

13 US babies were named Jeffry in 2024. Its peak year was 1956.

How do you pronounce Jeffry?

Jeffry is usually pronounced JEF-ree.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.