Jeffrey
A medieval variant of Geoffrey, derived from Germanic roots meaning "peace" and "bright."
Meaning and origin
Jeffrey is a medieval variant of Geoffrey that became particularly common in America compared to Britain.
How to pronounce Jeffrey
| English (US) | JEF-ree /ˈdʒɛfri/ |
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