Jefry

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEF-ree /ˈdʒɛf.ri/Medium

Meaning: Jefry is a modern, often Latino, spelling of Jeffrey (Geoffrey), a Germanic name usually read as 'peace of the land' or 'pledge of peace' (gawia/gard + frid, 'peace').Low

In 30 seconds: A trim two-beat name: Jefry is a spelling of Jeffrey, 'peace of the land' (said 'JEF-ree'). Familiar sound, spare look.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic

MeaningJefry is a modern, often Latino, spelling of Jeffrey (Geoffrey), a Germanic name usually read as 'peace of the land' or 'pledge of peace' (gawia/gard + frid, 'peace').

U.S. rank (2025)#11258 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jefry is a modern spelling of Jeffrey (Geoffrey), a Germanic name generally read as 'peace of the land' or 'pledge of peace.' Common in Latino families, this spare form keeps the classic sound while trimming the letters (said 'JEF-ree').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., against steadier use of Jeffrey. Rare, trim, and familiar.

Did you know? Jefry streamlines Jeffrey (Geoffrey) - a Germanic name for 'peace of the land.' The single-f spelling is popular in Latino communities (said 'JEF-ree').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Jefry — Spelling of Jeffrey/Geoffrey; 'peace of the land'

Variations

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Nicknames

JefJeff

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jefry mean?

Jefry is a spelling of Jeffrey (Geoffrey), a Germanic name usually read as 'peace of the land.'

How do you pronounce Jefry?

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

Is Jefry a boy or girl name?

Here Jefry is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jefry?

Jefry is a rare name for boys in the U.S., while Jeffrey is more common.