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Jeffry

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEF-ree /ˈdʒɛf.ri/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jeffrey/Geoffrey — from the Germanic, variously 'peace of the land; the peace of the district; God's peace' (frid, 'peace', plus a first element of debated meaning); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Peace of the land; God's peace: Jeffry spells Jeffrey — 'peace of the land'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Jeffrey/Geoffrey — from the Germanic, variously 'peace of the land; the peace of the district; God's peace' (frid, 'peace', plus a first element of debated meaning); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5980 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719192025

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

Jeffry is a spelling of Jeffrey/Geoffrey — from the Germanic, variously 'peace of the land; the peace of the district; God's peace' (frid, 'peace', plus a first element whose meaning is debated; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'JEF-ree'; nickname Jeff).

In the U.S. it registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, peace-of-the-land at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Geoffrey/Jeffrey is Germanic, variously 'peace of the land; the peace of the district; God's peace' (frid, 'peace') — Jeffry is a streamlined spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JEF-ree').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Jeffrey — routes layered

Variations

JeffreyGeoffreyJeffery

Nicknames

Jeff

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If you like Jeffry…

Jeffrey— the standard spelling
Geoffrey— the older spelling
Jeffery— a fellow spelling
Gary— a similarly popular pick
Terry— shares Jeffry's Germanic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeffry mean?

Jeffry spells Jeffrey/Geoffrey — Germanic 'peace of the land; God's peace'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jeffry?

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

Is Jeffry a boy or girl name?

Jeffry is a boy's name.

How popular is Jeffry?

Jeffry is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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