Geffrey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Germanic elements for 'territory' and 'peace'.
Meaning of the Name Geffrey
Geffrey is a variant spelling of the name Geoffrey, which is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'Gaw' meaning 'territory' and 'frei' meaning 'peace'. The name Geoffrey was introduced to England by the Normans and was popularized by the 12th-century bishop and scholar, Geoffrey of Monmouth. It gained further popularity in the 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Geffrey
The popularity for the name Geffrey peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 14 births, which ranked number 6,551 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Geffrey had the most male births in 1970 with 14, which ranked number 2,513 out of 5,430 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Geffrey
- 20 Year Trend of Geffrey: -100.00%
Popularity of Geffrey by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Geffrey. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Geffrey in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Geffrey is a great pick!
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