Boy name
Jeff name meaning
“peace”
Jeff is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning peace. It is a short form of Jeffrey or Geoffrey, Germanic names transmitted through French. Their final element is associated with frid, meaning peace, while the meaning of the first element remains debated.
What does Jeff mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jeff
A short form of Jeffrey or Geoffrey, Germanic names transmitted through French. Their final element is commonly linked to frid, peace; the first element is debated.
Name combinations with Jeff
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jeff, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jeff: peace
- Whisnu: name of the cosmic preserving deity
- Banjar: a row or ordered line
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Meaning of each word
- Jeff: peace
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Gading: elephant tusk; ivory material
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Jeff Wiratama
Meaning of each word
- Jeff: peace
- Wiratama: an outstanding warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Jeff: peace
- Sukmo: soul, spirit
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Jeff Esa
Meaning of each word
- Jeff: peace
- Esa: one, sole and undivided
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Meaning of each word
- Jeff: peace
- Agam: male; sturdy and strong
- Novendra: associated with November
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How to pronounce Jeff
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
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| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮖ᮪ᮖ᮪ |
Is Jeff a boy’s name?
Yes, Jeff is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jeff ranks #2,499 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jeff
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Jeff
- Jeff Arwadi · b. 1974
- Jeff Smith · b. 1998
- Jeff Woodland · b. 1957
- Jeff Hadler · b. 1968
- Jeff Ferdinand Papilaya · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Jeff
What is the meaning of Jeff?
Jeff means peace. A short form of Jeffrey or Geoffrey, Germanic names transmitted through French. Their final element is commonly linked to frid, peace; the first element is debated.
Is Jeff a boy’s name?
Yes, Jeff is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jeff?
Jeff is of European origin.
How many syllables does Jeff have?
Jeff has 1 syllable (Jeff) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jeff?
Jeff ranks #2,499 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jeff?
Some ideas: Jeff Whisnu Banjar; Jeff Agam Gading; Jeff Wiratama.
Famous people named Jeff?
Notable people named Jeff include Jeff Arwadi, Jeff Smith, Jeff Woodland.
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