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Caffrey

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAF-ree /ˈkæf.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Caffrey, an anglicization of Mac Gafraidh, 'son of Gafraidh (Godfrey),' tied ultimately to a name meaning 'peace of God.' A surname-name, familiar via fiction. Routes uncertain as a given name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname-name: Caffrey traces to 'son of Godfrey' (said 'KAF-ree'). A crisp, spirited pick with a modern surname feel.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Caffrey, an anglicization of Mac Gafraidh, 'son of Gafraidh (Godfrey),' tied ultimately to a name meaning 'peace of God.' A surname-name, familiar via fiction. Routes uncertain as a given name.
U.S. rank (2025)#9870 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caffrey is an anglicized Irish surname from Mac Gafraidh, 'son of Godfrey,' ultimately tied to 'peace of God.' As a first name it is fresh and surname-styled, its given-name route uncertain, which we note (said 'KAF-ree').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S., riding the Irish-surname trend. Rare, Irish, and spirited.

Did you know? Caffrey comes from the Irish surname Mac Gafraidh, 'son of Gafraidh (Godfrey),' rooted in a name for 'peace of God' — a lively surname-name with a friendly, modern ring (said 'KAF-ree').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Caffrey — Irish surname Mac Gafraidh 'son of Godfrey'; given-name route uncertain

Variations

CafferyCaffertyMcCaffrey

Nicknames

CaffFrey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caffrey mean?

Caffrey is an Irish surname from Mac Gafraidh, 'son of Gafraidh (Godfrey),' tied to 'peace of God.' Its given-name route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Caffrey?

It's said KAF-ree /ˈkæf.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caffrey a boy or girl name?

Caffrey is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Caffrey?

Caffrey is a rare Irish surname-name for boys in the U.S.

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