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Godfrey

♂ Boy

Pronounced GOD-free /ˈɡɑd.fri/High

Meaning: From the Germanic, 'God's peace; the peace of God' (god, 'God', + frid, 'peace'); borne by Godfrey of Bouillon, a Crusader leader; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God's peace; peace of God: Godfrey is Germanic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GOD-free'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic, 'God's peace; the peace of God' (god, 'God', + frid, 'peace'); borne by Godfrey of Bouillon, a Crusader leader; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#7850 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802025

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

Godfrey comes from the Germanic, 'God's peace; the peace of God' (god, 'God', + frid, 'peace'); borne by Godfrey of Bouillon, a Crusader leader (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'GOD-free').

In the U.S. and East Africa it appears in Christian families. Rare, God's-peace at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Godfrey means 'God's peace' in Germanic (god + frid) — borne by Godfrey of Bouillon, a Crusader leader — a crisp, classic name (we note the sacred sense; said 'GOD-free').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Godfrey — Germanic etymology

Variations

GodfriedGottfriedGeoffrey

Nicknames

God

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Godfrey mean?

Godfrey is Germanic for 'God's peace; the peace of God' (god + frid); borne by Godfrey of Bouillon. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Godfrey?

It's said GOD-free /ˈɡɑd.fri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Godfrey a boy or girl name?

Godfrey is a boy's name.

How popular is Godfrey?

Godfrey is a very rare name in the U.S.

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