NAME PROFILE
Jeff
Jeff is of English and Hebrew origin, meaning 'God's peace' or 'peaceful pledge.' The name conveys a sense of friendliness and warmth, often associated with a person who is charming, down-to-earth, and easy to get along with.
Key Stats
| Total births | 120,502 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%FL — 20%CA — 19%GA — 19%NY — 18%
Notable People
Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon) · Jeff Goldblum (Actor, *Jurassic Park*) · Jeff Bridges (Actor, *The Big Lebowski*) · Jeff Dunham (Comedian, ventriloquist) · Jeff Hardy (Professional wrestler)
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