Jeffery
/?d???f.?i/ · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Germanic ◈ 3 syllables
"Divine peace, pledge of peace"

From Germanic

Jeffery means divine peace or pledge of peace — the ERY-ending variant of Jeffrey, from the Germanic. Same Chaucer-Canterbury-Tales heritage, ERY-calligraphy. Jeffrey Wright IS one of the most acclaimed actors. Three syllables of Canterbury-Tales-foundation, Wright-most-acclaimed, and ERY-ending divine-peace.

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Jeffery at a glance
MeaningDivine peace, pledge of peace
OriginGermanic
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#991
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Why parents love Jeffery
  • Chaucer wrote Canterbury Tales — English foundation.
  • Jeffrey Wright IS one of the most acclaimed actors.
  • Three syllables with a classic, strong sound: JEF-er-ee.
  • The ERY-ending follows traditional English.
  • The meaning divine peace carries Germanic depth.
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The vibe of Jeffery
divine peacepledge of peaceERY-endingJeffreyGermanicChaucerCanterbury TalesWrightacclaimed
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Origin & history of Jeffery
Germanic gisil (pledge) + frid (peace) → ERY-variant Jeffery
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Germanic roots
Jeffery is the ERY-ending variant of Jeffrey meaning divine peace. Chaucer's Canterbury Tales IS English literature's foundation.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: ERY-variant; Chaucer (c. 1343–1400).
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Today
Jeffery remains a beloved choice, ranking #991 in the US. 231,703 babies have been named Jeffery since 1894.
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How popular is Jeffery?
1962 peak year
Jeffery has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #991, with about 231 babies named Jeffery each year. In 1962, 9,281 babies were named Jeffery (ranked #45 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 231,703.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
9,281 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #45)
231 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,310 Total registrations
last 10 years
231,703 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #991) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Jeffery
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Jeffery's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — divine-peace seeking. People named Jeffery tend to be classic, acclaimed, and gifted at ERY-ending Canterbury-Tales heritage.

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ERY-ending Canterbury heritage
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Chaucer-foundation
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Wright-acclaimed
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Divine-peace
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Germanic-classic
J1
E5
F6
F6
E5
R9
Y7
Sum: 39 → Life path 3
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Personality of Jeffery
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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