Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Divinely Peaceful, Form of Jeffrey, God's Peace, Peace
Pronunciation: jef, /dʒɛf/, JH EH F
Popularity Rank: #575
Originally a diminutive form of the name Jeffrey, which is derived from a Norman French form of a Germanic name. It means 'God's peace' or 'peaceful ruler'. Jeff can also be a standalone name, often used as a shortened form of Jefferson.
The name Jeff is of English origin and means Divinely Peaceful, Form of Jeffrey, God's Peace, Peace. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jeff is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: jef
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒɛf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH F
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Jeff correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Jeff correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Jeff with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Jeff might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Jeff spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Jeff is recorded 100,945 times globally, ranking it as the 575th most common name worldwide.
Jeff is most prevalent in United States of America, with 56,482 occurrences, making it the 58th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Jeff is found among 1 in every 32 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #58 | 1 : 32 |
| Canada | #37 | 1 : 50 |
| United Kingdom | #288 | 1 : 81 |
| France | #576 | 1 : 241 |
| Malaysia | #206 | 1 : 441 |
| South Africa | #935 | 1 : 1,006 |
| Hong Kong | #201 | 1 : 199 |
| Singapore | #210 | 1 : 349 |
| Nigeria | #1,072 | 1 : 986 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,860 | 1 : 2,794 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jeff from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names German Baby Names French Baby Names American Baby Names Chinese Baby Names Danish Baby Names British Baby Names English Baby Names Australian Baby Names Jamaican Baby Names Christian Baby Names Hindu Baby Names Malayalam Baby Names Anglo Baby Names
J-Train, Big Jeff, The Jeffinator, Jeffro, Jeffersaurus, Jeffy Bear, Jeff-a-lot, Jeff-tastic, Captain Jeff, Jeffy Boy
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Jeff? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Jeff. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.