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Jeff name meaning
First Name
120k
in the U.S.
since 1880
120k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
988
in the U.S.
in 2010
988
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jeff mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jeff
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
American
11%
Yugoslavian
6%
Native American
6%
Canadian
6%
Hebrew
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from Washington, U.S. agree the name Jeff means "Given by god" and is of American origin.
- A submission from Canada says the name Jeff means "Gods gift" and is of American origin.
- A user from Canada says the name Jeff is of English origin and means "Killer of god and peace".
- A submission from Colorado, U.S. says the name Jeff means "Gift of god" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Jeff means "District, Traveler, and Peaceful Pledge" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Jeff means "Slayer of the past, son of the winter".
- A user from Canada says the name Jeff is of Canadian origin and means "'top' or 'peak'".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- A diminutive of the male given names Jeffrey, Jeffery, or Jefferson.
Jeff was also found in the following language(s): Manx
Notable Persons Named Jeff
Notable Persons Named Jeff
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is a founder, chairman & ceo of amazon.com, amazon.com, and chairman & ceo ofamazon.com. Jeff was given the name Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen on January 12th, 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Jeff Sessions
Jeff Sessions is a 44th Attorney General of Alabama. His military service ended in 1986. Jeff was born on December 24th, 1946 in Selma, Alabama.
Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges is an actor, singer, producer, and composer. He has been prominent since 1950. Jeff was given the name Jeffrey Leon Bridges by his parents Lloyd Bridges and Dorothy Bridges on December 4th, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Jeff Hardy
Jeff was given the name Jeffrey Nero Hardy on August 31st, 1977 in Cameron, North Carolina.
Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1974. Jeff was given the name Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum on October 22nd, 1952 in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States. Jeff is also known as Goldblum and Jeffrey Lynn (full name).
Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley was an alternative rock, folk rock, soul music, and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. He plays Guitar, Keyboard instrument, Pump organ, Appalachian dulcimer, Percussion instrument, Bass guitar, Harmonica, Dobro, Mandolin, and Vocals. He holds the title Grace, Hallelujah, and So Real. He was most prominent from 1991 to 1997. Jeff was given the name Jeffrey Scott Buckley on November 17th, 1966 in United States. Jeff is also known as Scott "Scottie" Moorhead. He passed away on May 29th, 1997.
- Jeff BeckMusician
- Jeff DanielsActor
- Jeff JarrettWrestler
- Jeff ConawayActor
- Jeff DunhamComedian
- Jeff HealeyMusician
- Jeff Koons
- Jeff RossComedian
- Jeff FisherAmerican Football Player
- Jeff PorcaroMusician
- Jeff NicholsFilm Director
- Jeff GerstmannVideo Game Journalism
- Jeff HannemanMusician
- Jeff GarlinComedian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jeff
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff is a hip hop music and contemporary r&b record producer, disc jockey, turntablism, and actor. He plays Phonograph. He was most prominent from 1985 to present. DJ was given the name Jeffrey Allen Townes on January 22nd, 1965. DJ is also known as Jazz.
Angell. Jeff
Angell. Jeff is a pop rock, hard rock, blues rock, and alternative rock musician and singer-songwriter. He plays Guitar, vocals, and Gibson Les Paul Custom. Angell. was born on February 13th, 1973 in Tacoma, Washington.
MC Jazzy Jeff
MC Jazzy Jeff is a rapper/musician, hip-hop recording artist, and rapping. He was most prominent from 1979 to 2002. MC was given the name Jeffrey Miree on July 7th, 1962 in The Bronx, New York, US. MC is also known as Jeffrey Miree.
Szusterman Jeff
Sandra Jeff
Sandra was born in 1967.
Narcisse Jeff
Narcisse Jeff is a sports team member for the Violette AC.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jeff | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 43.52% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 34.01% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 12.25% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.42% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 8.20% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jeff
People with the last name Jeff are most frequently White, African American, or American Indian and Alaska Native
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Jeff
| #21 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #17 | Boy Names Unique to the Great Lakes |